West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)
| West Valley High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
|
8301 E Buckeye Avenue Spokane, Washington 99212 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Established | 1924 |
| School district | West Valley School District |
| CEEB code | 480710 |
| Principal | John Custer |
| Teaching staff | 51 [1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 910 |
| Color(s) |
orange black |
| Athletics | WIAA 2A |
| Athletics conference | Great Northern League |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website |
wvhs |
West Valley High School is a public secondary school in Spokane, 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 daily 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, DECA, Drama, Knowledge Bowl, choir, a robotics team, and Spanish Club. The school offers several sports such as football, basketball, tennis, soccer, track and field, baseball, wrestling, softball, cross country, and cheerleading.
Notable alumni
- Trevor St. John, actor who plays Todd Manning on One Life to Live and other movies/TV shows
- Gary Martz, Former MLB player (Kansas City Royals)
- Debra L. Stephens, Washington Supreme Court justice
- Candace Dempsey, author
References
- ↑ Number Students and Staff From West Valley High School Website
- ↑ Kandis Carper (24 January 2007). "West Valley tweaks Gates grant". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
External links
Coordinates: 47°41′01″N 117°17′33″W / 47.68361°N 117.29250°W