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East Valley High School

Public | 9-12 | 855 students

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Posted June 1, 2011

This school is just blooming into its great potential. It is has more and more activities and classes available each year. However, the best thing about East Valley HS is that it has wonderful unity and social opportunities. If a student and their parent's are willing to work hard academically, this school will be the perfect match!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

New principal so the school has a new look and feel, and I am curious as to how it will all blend together. Having children who attended and attend EVHS, there are some points that still need to be addressed. Grading--getting a 0 on an assignment when there is an excused absence, handing out a final test with 2 questions worded incorrectly and then deducting the points from the students test as a final score. Acadmics: Honors classes that assign more reading or homework versus digging deeper into the curriculum, teachers not wanting to write lesson plans so there is a purpose to their teaching. Commnication: with teachers, done either be email or voice mail, and with old principal no follow up when a teacher does not respond to homework requests, setting up meetings. While my children have enjoyed EVHS, the bumps in the road do seem distracting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2009

Review about schools is a tricky subject to work through. The reason I say this is because it is so difficult to get a big picture by reading just a few reviews. While I understand that reality isn't the same as perception, it is true that perceived reality can be both flattering and damaging. A good rating can be the result of a great experience with one person inside the building, and a negative review can be caused by a negative experience with one teacher. It is important to distinguish between judging a whole school, or all the faculty based on one or two experiences. Just because one teacher doesn't 'teach or think outside the box,' doesn't mean that all teacher are the same. Please remember that the majority of the staff here focused on the kids and providing them the best education. Many are dedicated to professional growth. Thanks!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 6, 2009

The school of East Valley is an okay school only it is old and only some of the teachers are good at teaching like Mr.Hummel .
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 31, 2009

The school seems to have good programs and good teachers. Mr. Hummel (princ.) was very nice and helpful when enrolling my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2008

Great school principle with a wealth of leadership. Great coaches and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2008

I love this school, and i wish i didnt have to go to college, the teachers are great, the classes are even better, learning expiriences are excellent and if i could describe the school in only a few words i would have to say, excellence can be acheived by hard working students and teachers working, not for the paycheck.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 9, 2007

Yes this school does have it's problems many of them, from, not a big enough school for the growing population to disipline before saftey!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2005

East valleys ok we ave our problems just like everyone else but we have good teachers and we have fun sometimes.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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56%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
32%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
29%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
68%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Biology I

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Geometry

All Students94%
Female91%
Male100%
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Hispanic100%
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Low income94%
Not low income94%
Not special education94%
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students47%
Female50%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
White57%
Low income41%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students66%
Female73%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income58%
Not low income74%
Special education39%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income79%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students33%
Female39%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
White33%
Low income36%
Not low income31%
Special educationn/a
Not special education35%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

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Geometry

All Students42%
Female35%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Low income43%
Not low income40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education39%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Low incomen/a
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
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Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

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Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
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Low incomen/a
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Not special educationn/a

Geometry

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Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

176 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income82%
Not low income87%
Special education67%
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female98%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income87%
Not low income86%
Special education63%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 64%
Hispanic 33% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Black 1% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 2%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 15N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 58%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1900 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 573-7420

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