WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
West Valley High School is a public high school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 976 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, West Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Valley High School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized electives, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, West Valley High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is highly recognized for its competitive athletics programs, arts, and student-led organizations. As an institution that prioritizes both personal development and civic responsibility, it strives to create a supportive environment that fosters innovation and school spirit. For more detailed information regarding current academic policies, school events, and administrative resources, students and parents can visit the official district website at [http://www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).
For more information, contact West Valley High School at (907) 479-4221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairbanks, AK 99709-3547
(907) 479-4221
http://www.k12northstar.org
WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fairbanks, AK with about 976 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 976
- Teachers:
- 48.66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 976 students
- White
- 59.1%
- Two or more races
- 16.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 10.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.