Serving 191 students in grades 7-12, West Valley Innovation Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley Innovation Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Valley Innovation Center's student population of 191 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
West Valley Innovation Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley Innovation Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley Innovation Center's ranking?
West Valley Innovation Center is ranked #1189 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley Innovation Center?
The graduation rate of West Valley Innovation Center is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Valley Innovation Center?
191 students attend West Valley Innovation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Valley Innovation Center students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley Innovation Center?
West Valley Innovation Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Valley Innovation Center offer ?
West Valley Innovation Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Valley Innovation Center part of?
West Valley Innovation Center is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
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