W.F. West High School

W.F. West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
342 SW 16th St,  Chehalis, WA
Chehalis School District
3.8
5.0
1,027 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Linda Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
26.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
41.7%
Science
44%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
333:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.6%
White
73.4%
Hispanic
19.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 156 Students
Centralia College 140 Students
University of Washington 126 Students
Central Washington University 111 Students
Western Washington University 99 Students
Eastern Washington University 77 Students
Portland State University 54 Students
Oregon State University 52 Students
Seattle Pacific University 44 Students
Saint Martin's University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 37 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Education 25 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Marketing 16 Students
English 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 173 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2025
I had a good experience. As a high school senior doing running start, our running start program has set me up for life.
5.0 Senior
12/27/2024
While my time with WF West was short and I didn't spend any time in academics there, my experience was amazing. I would highly recommend this school and I wouldn't choose anywhere else to have spent the last 4 years of my schooling.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2024
My experience was minimal. Freshman year, the second semester of sophomore year, and junior year. Although my classes were mostly very educational and involving of everyone. The teachers all try their best to help each student learn the best and take the time to figure out way that work best.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
2/25/2019
When we first moved back to Washington we based our home purchase in part on your rating of the schools. Unfortunately it caused a wasted year for our daughter at a school we would not have put her in but for your rating. We have seen moved her to WF West and are thrilled with their staff, programs,...

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W.F. West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chehalis, WA, in the Chehalis neighborhood, and is served by the Chehalis School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,027 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. W.F. West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $419,129. Discover additional schools in the area, like Green Hill Academic School, Lewis County Alternative School, Lewis County Jail, and more. Learn more about what Chehalis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.F. West High School.

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