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West Valley Academy

Po Box 127-9015 Dejong Road, Sheridan, OR, 97378-0973 -

School Notes Overview:

For over twenty years West Valley Academy has been guiding students on their journey to achievement. While the school delivers its curriculum with a myriad of teaching styles and methodologies, it is our fundamental belief that it is essential that students master basic English and Mathematics concepts. Students must become proficient in the areas of spelling, grammar, composition, reading and reading comprehension, note-taking and study skills as well as mastery in Math. If these two disciplines are specifically not mastered, it is virtually impossible for students to be truly successful when tackling other subjects within the curriculum. Our aim is to correct deficiencies and build on students' strengths. With a 4:1 pupil:teacher ratio, intensity and diligence are hallmarks of our program. We challenge, encourage and praise our students, and our teaching methods reflect the assumption that there is no substitute for sound learning....

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School Overview:

	West Valley Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Northwest Association of Accredited Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1984
County	Polk County, OR
Student Body
Total Students	30 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OR) School Avg.
% Students of Color	43%	12%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 2 students
	Grade 1 - 1 students
	Grade 2 - 1 students
	Grade 3 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 1 students
	Grade 5 - 3 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 8 - 7 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
	Grade 10 - 1 students
	Grade 11 - 2 students
	Grade 12 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(OR) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:2	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	284 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	1000 is cost but financial distress adjustment available

School Notes:

Each student is an individual with unique talents and abilities. To learn how to learn, and to learn the way an individual learns best is part of our endeavor with each student. Knowledge is the key to understanding one's self --and the world. With a 4:1 pupil:teacher ratio, intensity and diligence are hallmarks of our program. We challenge, encourage and praise our students, and our teaching methods reflect the assumption that there is no substitute for sound learning.
Profile last updated: 08/06/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (97378)	School Zip (97378)	(OR) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,016 people	3,413,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	17%	26%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,317	$43,774
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	36 years old	36 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	61% / 39%