West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)

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.

West Valley High School
Address
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8301 E Buckeye Avenue

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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

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

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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.

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

Athletics

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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

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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

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References

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  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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