West Albany High School

What West Albany High School does

West Albany High School (WAHS) is a public high school serving grades 9–12 in Albany, Oregon, operated as part of the Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) district — a government state entity. The school is located at 2100 Elm St SW and operates on standard public school hours (7:40 am – 2:50 pm, with early release Wednesdays). It is led by Principal Rich Engel, supported by three assistant principals assigned by grade cohort (Jessica Smith for juniors, Sean Saxton for sophomores, Tristan Heisley for freshmen), and staffed by approximately 102 personnel per the staff directory including administrators, teachers, counselors, clerical staff, and support personnel. Athletic coordination is managed by Don Lien, and the College & Career Center is led by coordinator Teresa Davis. The school employs four dedicated academic advisors aligned to graduating cohorts 2026 through 2029.

WAHS delivers a comprehensive four-year high school education including core academic subjects, 12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (accounting, audio engineering, computer science, culinary arts, early childhood education, fine arts, woodworking, health occupations, marketing, media arts, performing arts, and video technology), AP coursework, dual-credit College Now courses, AVID programming, and college/career counseling. The school supports 20+ interscholastic sports across three seasons under Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) governance, plus Interest, Honorary, and Service clubs. Annual student-produced products include the 208-page 'Pedigree' yearbook ($65 pre-order) and the Senior All-Night Party held at the YMCA.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school within GAPS, WAHS is funded through state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal education grants allocated by the district. There are no tuition fees. Minor fee-based revenue streams exist for yearbooks, senior tribute ads, and similar optional items. Technology infrastructure is conventional, including a Finalsite-powered web platform, Odyssey online learning, Google Workspace for Education, ParentSquare for parent communication, and a basic information chatbot (WAHS Information Assistant). Marketing is community-led via district communications, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and community engagement. Strategic partnerships include Linn-Benton Community College (Driver Education), Albany Performing Arts Center, YMCA of Albany, and OSAA for athletics governance.

Name

West Albany High School

Legal name

West Albany High School

Website

https://wahs.albany.k12.or.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Albany High School is a public grades 9–12 high school in Albany, Oregon, operated by the Greater Albany Public Schools district, serving local students with core academics, 12 CTE pathways, 20+ athletics programs, and college/career preparation, funded by public education allocations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school academics
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within the Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) district, West Albany High School is funded through a combination of state funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants. Revenue is allocated by the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Albany High School is a public high school within the Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) district that delivers four-year secondary education to students in grades 9-12. Its core offering comprises core academic coursework, 12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, College Now dual-credit opportunities, AP courses, AVID, and a dedicated College & Career Center, complemented by interscholastic athletics, clubs, counseling, and student services such as the Pedigree Yearbook.

Product overview

West Albany High School operates as a public high school offering educational programs and student services rather than a technology product company. The school's main digital offering is the WAHS Information Assistant chatbot. The academic portfolio includes a comprehensive Course Catalog with Core Course Descriptions and 12 CTE Programs spanning areas like Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Media Arts, and Health Occupations. Beyond academics, the school provides an Interscholastic Athletics Program with 20+ sports across three seasons, an Extracurricular Clubs and Activities program with Interest, Honorary, and Service clubs, and the Pedigree Yearbook publication. Special events include the Senior All-Night Party for graduating seniors.

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Products and services

• Core Academic Course Catalog Comprehensive four-year core course catalog covering Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, World Languages, and College and Career Readiness, designed for grades 9-12 students at the school.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Twelve distinct CTE pathways for students: Accounting Finance, Audio Engineering, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Fine & Studio Arts, Fine Woodworking & Technology, Health Occupations, Marketing, Media Arts & Communication, Performing Arts, and Video Technology.
• Interscholastic Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program including Fall Sports (Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Water Polo, Cheerleading), Winter Sports (Basketball, Unified Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming, Ski Team, Dance Team), and Spring Sports (Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse). Governed by OSAA.
• Clubs and Activities Extracurricular clubs and activities including Interest, Honorary, and Service clubs chartered by the school. Specific groups include publications, leadership groups, drama, dance team, band, and other all-school groups.
• Pedigree Yearbook Student-produced 208-page, full-color, hard-bound yearbook capturing student activities, sports, clubs, and historical moments. Available for pre-order at yearbookforever.com for $65 (pre-order price if ordered by March 9, 2026).
• Senior All-Night Party (SANP) Annual celebration event held immediately following graduation, organized by parents of the graduating class. For Class of 2026, scheduled at the YMCA in Albany.
• Senior Tribute Ads Commemorative ad placements in the Pedigree Yearbook available in sizes: 1/8 page ($40), 1/4 page, and 1/2 page ($140). Used for family messages congratulating graduating seniors.
• WAHS Information Assistant Chatbot Information bot available at http://bit.ly/wahs-info-bot that provides quick answers to questions about West Albany High School for students, families, and visitors.
• College Now Dual Credit Program Dual-credit college coursework offered in partnership with Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), allowing WAHS students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Driver Education through LBCC State-approved driver education classes offered through Linn-Benton Community College using the Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division curriculum, available for WAHS students through LBCC.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Albany Performing Arts Center (APAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Albany Performing Arts Center for performing arts events, concerts, and drama performances. The school band, choir, and drama programs utilize APAC facilities. Streaming of APAC events available on YouTube.
• Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LBCC for Driver Education courses. LBCC offers state-approved driver education using Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division curriculum. Classes available for WAHS students through LBCC.
• YMCA of AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe YMCA of Albany hosts the Senior All-Night Party following WAHS graduation ceremonies. This annual event provides a safe, supervised celebration venue for graduating seniors immediately after graduation.
• Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)coreOthersWAHS athletics participate under OSAA governance and regulations. The school follows OSAA rules for athletic eligibility, physical forms, academic standards, and competition schedules. Athletic calendar hosted through OSAA website.
• WAHS Booster ClubcoreOthersParent volunteer organization that fundraises and supports extracurricular activities including sports, clubs, leadership groups, drama, dance team, band, and other all-school groups. Provides essential funding for student activities and enrichment programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Central Linn High School: Smaller rural public high school in Central Linn School District in Linn County. Comparable rural Oregon public school context though smaller scale; relevant as a regional benchmark for funding and program delivery.
• West Salem High School: Public high school within the Salem-Keizer School District, Oregon's second-largest district. Comparable size and program breadth; relevant peer for understanding how larger-district schools compete with mid-size district schools like WAHS.
• Sprague High School: Public high school within the Salem-Keizer School District. Comparable in size and program offerings; relevant peer for understanding competitive dynamics for mid-size Oregon public high schools.
• Dallas High School: Public high school in the Dallas School District in Polk County, Oregon. Comparable mid-size Oregon public high school serving a similar rural-adjacent catchment with comparable CTE, athletics, and college-prep programs.
• Lebanon High School: Public high school in the Lebanon Community School District in Linn County, Oregon. Closest geographic peer to WAHS outside the GAPS district, with similar size, public funding model, and regional student demographics.
• Crescent Valley High School: Second public high school in the Corvallis School District, comparable in size and program breadth (CTE, AP, athletics). Operates in the same regional labor and post-secondary ecosystem as WAHS.
• Corvallis High School: Public high school in the neighboring Corvallis School District in Oregon. Comparable size, comprehensive CTE and college-prep programming, and athletics footprint, serving a separate Linn/Benton County catchment from WAHS.
• McMinnville High School: Public high school in the McMinnville School District in Yamhill County, Oregon. Comparable size and program mix (CTE, AP, athletics) in a similar mid-size Oregon city context.
• Silverton High School: Public high school in Silver Falls School District, Oregon. Comparable size and mid-size Oregon public school profile with similar CTE and college-prep programming; useful regional benchmark.

Direct peers

• South Albany High School: Sister public high school within the same Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) district, serving the other half of the Albany, Oregon catchment. Directly comparable in size, programs, CTE offerings, and funding model, and competes for the same district-wide student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wahsvideo/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestAlbanyHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/westalbanyhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/west-albany-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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