West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)

West Valley High School
Address
Map
8301 E Buckeye Avenue

Spokane Valley
,
Washington
99212

United States
Coordinates47°41′01″N 117°17′33″W / 47.68361°N 117.29250°W / 47.68361; -117.29250
Information
School typePublic High School
Established1924
School districtWest Valley School District
CEEB code480710
NCES School ID530969001648[1]
PrincipalRyan Mulvey
Teaching staff40.55 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment881 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.73[1]
Color(s)Orange & Black
   
SloganKind, Strong, Committed
AthleticsWIAA 2A
Athletics conferenceGreater Spokane League
MascotEagles
Websitewvhs.wvsd.org

West Valley High School is a public secondary school in Spokane Valley, Washington. It enrolls over 900 students in grades 9 through 12. The school colors are orange and black and the mascot is the eagles.

As a Gates "Washington Achievers" grant high school,[2] West Valley has started a mentor groups program. Staff members meet with small groups of students once a week to discuss issues in students' lives and connect with the students in the hopes that it will improve student experience and performance.

Extracurricular activities

Student clubs at West Valley High School include band, Drama, Knowledge Bowl, choir, a robotics team, Leadership, Lizzo Club, and a collection of student-directed clubs.

ASB

Every spring, ASB Elections are held at West Valley High School. The ASB President for 2023-24 is Preston Engeland.

Athletics

Fall sports include Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Cross country. Winter sports are Basketball and Wrestling. In the spring, there is Tennis, Track and field, Baseball and Softball.

History

Established in 1924, the school will celebrate its centennial anniversary of 100 years throughout the 2023-24 school year. The 100th graduating class will be the Class of 2024.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - West Valley High School (530969001648)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Kandis Carper (24 January 2007). "West Valley tweaks Gates grant". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 18 December 2009.


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