W. F. West High School
| W. F. West High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
342 SW 16th St. Southwest Washington Chehalis, Washington , Lewis , Washington 98532 | |
| Coordinates | 46°38′59″N 122°56′57″W / 46.64972°N 122.94917°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Chehalis High School |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Preparing Students For The Journey Ahead" |
| Established | 1892 (renamed W. F. West High School 1951) |
| Founder | William F. West (donated land for the school) |
| School district | Chehalis School District |
| Superintendent | Rick Goble |
| School code | 302 |
| School Principal | Regina Carr |
| Teaching staff | 54 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Years offered | 4 |
| Age range | 14 - 19 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 (2024–25) |
| • Grade 9 | 237 |
| • Grade 10 | 254 |
| • Grade 11 | 252 |
| • Grade 12 | 239 |
| Classes | 145 |
| Average class size | 19.2 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.2 to 1 |
| Classes offered | 30 Honors, 8 Advanced, 14 College in the High School, + electives & core |
| Schedule | 7:40am - 2:10pm |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colors | Crimson & Gray |
| Slogan | "The Bearcat Way" |
| Fight song | "On Chehalis" |
| Athletics conference | Evergreen 2A |
| Mascot | Bearcat |
| Rival | Centralia, Tumwater, Black Hills, Aberdeen, Shelton |
| Newspaper | The Crimson and Gray |
| Yearbook | Chehalin |
| Feeder schools | Chehalis Middle School |
| Avg. Years of Teaching Experience | 17 |
| Per-pupil expenditure | $17,511 |
| ELA SBAC Score | 68.6% |
| Math SBAC Score | 34.3% |
| Science SBAC Score | 38.9% |
| Fewer than two absences per month | 77.8% |
| Website | chehalisschools |
| Last updated: March 4, 2026 | |
William F. West High School, commonly referred to as W. F. West High School, is a public high school located in Chehalis, Washington, United States. It is the only high school in the Chehalis School District. It was named after a local businessman, William F. West, who donated money and land to the school district. The school prides itself in the amount of scholarships given out yearly ($3.2 million in scholarships in 2024). Many students travel out of district to attend. The school added a brand new science wing in 2018. The school also renovated its baseball field, breaking ground in August 2024, beginning construction in October, and completing before the 2025 baseball season.