Watershed Charter School vs West Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
West Valley High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
| Measure | Watershed Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | West Valley High School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 159 | #19 of 49 |
| National rank | #4805 of 50,301 | #8610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watershed Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 49.2).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 21.1%).
- •West Valley High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.2).
- •West Valley High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 200.
- •Watershed Charter School is a charter school while West Valley High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Watershed Charter School better than West Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watershed Charter School ranks higher (80.4 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Watershed Charter School and West Valley High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watershed Charter School: 200. West Valley High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watershed Charter School and West Valley High School rank in Alaska?
Watershed Charter School is 7th of 159 and West Valley High School is 19th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).