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West Valley Innovation Center

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West Valley Innovation Center ranks 237 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 7-12

237^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 46% of Washington high schools

Summary

West Valley Innovation Center is a unique public school serving grades 7-12 in Yakima, Washington, with about 195 students, offering an alternative educational model within the higher-performing West Valley School District (Yakima).

The school has a standout strength in science, where student proficiency dramatically exceeds both district and state averages and outperforms nearby schools like West Valley High School and Davis High School. However, math scores are an area for improvement, lagging behind the district average. The school also shows notable effectiveness with students from lower-income families, historically achieving strong results with this group. It operates with a lower student-teacher ratio than the traditional high school, suggesting more individualized attention, though its graduation rate is currently below the district average.

When compared to other options, the Innovation Center generally achieves better academic outcomes than alternative schools in the neighboring Yakima School District, such as Stanton Academy, and far surpasses the graduation rate of the West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, its specialized model demonstrates clear promise in specific areas, particularly for families seeking a smaller, innovative environment focused on science and hands-on learning.

195

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,412

Per pupil spending ?

55.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 902-8810

District: West Valley School District (Yakima)

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

37.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2023 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2023

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (73% vs 83%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg53%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

133^rd of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 41 pts since 2023

From bottom 35% (2023) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

237^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 8 pts since 2023

From bottom 38% (2023) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the West Valley School District (Yakima)

54^th of 247West Valley School District (Yakima) among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	133 of 534	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	23.2	422 of 535	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.5	353 of 539	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	37.6	284 of 464	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.6	236 of 464	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	74 of 347	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	46.3	160 of 336	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	57 of 457	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	29.9	334 of 455	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.8	234 of 463	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	72.1	116 of 472	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	21.0	383 of 466	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.4	325 of 470	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	109 of 488	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	16.9	425 of 486	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.4	318 of 488	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.9	237 of 438	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.2	182 of 437	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.4	276 of 442	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	273 of 350	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.8	102 of 249	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	164 of 355	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	89 of 356	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.8	108 of 362	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	206 of 359	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.0	121 of 362	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.0	206 of 358	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	219 of 373	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.1	159 of 374	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	29.2	287 of 379	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2025)79th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)75th percentile~ school

Female (2024)39th percentile+18 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2025)59th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)43rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science68%+18 vs state

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

Math35%-8 vs state

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Schools Near West Valley Innovation Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	9206 Zier Road	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 823-2602	167	0		40.1%	106 (63.5%)	4 (2.4%)	38 (22.8%)	8 (4.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)												$10,010	$90	$9,921
West Valley Innovation Center	Public, Magnet	7-12	9206 Zier Road	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	Yes	No	No	(509) 902-8810	195	13	15.6	55.9%	114 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (37.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	44.9	237^th of 438 public high schools	45.9%		55.2	182^nd of 437 public high schools	58.4%	55	61.5	78.3	67.7	65.0	63.2	36.7	54.6	47.4	36.8	24.1	34.9	$20,412	$2,608	$17,804
West Valley High School	Public	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	No	No	(509) 972-5900	1,494	65	22.9	48.2%	760 (50.9%)	9 (0.6%)	616 (41.2%)	45 (3.0%)	11 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.2%)	54.4	189^th of 438 public high schools	56.8%		57.9	166^th of 437 public high schools	62.0%	23		43.2	43.2			71.9	71.9			33.7	33.7	$14,511	$1,241	$13,270
West Valley Open Doors	Public	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	No	No	(509) 823-2602	14	0		57.1%	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$7,591	$90	$7,501
West Valley Virtual University	Public, Virtual	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 972-5900	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$3,050	$90	$2,961
Eisenhower High School	Public	9-12	611 South 44th Avenue	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-2600	2,258	106	21.3	78.5%	430 (19.0%)	15 (0.7%)	1,724 (76.4%)	16 (0.7%)	21 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.0%)	21.5	348^th of 438 public high schools	20.5%		24.8	343^rd of 437 public high schools	21.5%	5		41.5	41.5			45.1	45.1			12.6	12.6	$16,652	$1,183	$15,469
Ridgeview Group Home	Public	7-12	1726 Jerome Avenue	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 573-5581	3	1	3.0		2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$66,549	$489	$66,060
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	1728 Jerome Ave	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 574-2134	23	2	11.5	78.3%	6 (26.1%)	1 (4.3%)	14 (60.9%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$50,998	$489	$50,509
Davis High School	Public	9-12	212 S 6th Ave	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-2500	2,359	116	20.3	85.8%	197 (8.4%)	13 (0.6%)	2,080 (88.2%)	11 (0.5%)	12 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	44 (1.9%)	22.1	346^th of 438 public high schools	21.0%		29.2	319^th of 437 public high schools	27.0%	27		39.8	39.8			46.6	46.6			14.8	14.8	$17,548	$1,300	$16,248
Stanton Academy	Public	9-12	802 River Rd	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-1200	183	14	13.5	92.9%	39 (21.3%)	2 (1.1%)	130 (71.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	3	436^th of 438 public high schools	0.5%		7.9	424^th of 437 public high schools	3.0%	12		14.6	14.6			27.3	27.3					$32,085	$1,450	$30,635

Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley Innovation Center

What district is West Valley Innovation Center in?

West Valley School District (Yakima)

How many students attend West Valley Innovation Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 195 students attended West Valley Innovation Center.

Is West Valley Innovation Center a good school?

West Valley Innovation Center ranks 237^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Valley Innovation Center?

Students at West Valley Innovation Center are 58% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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