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Valdez City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 573 students in Valdez City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Valdez City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
573 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Valdez City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 53 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
47 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
22%
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
375 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
65%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
34
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,305 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,930 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,305
$20,163
Spending / Student
$34,930
$21,240
Best Valdez City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdez High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District manages 3 public schools serving 573 students.
What is the rank of Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District is ranked #15 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez City School District?
65% of Valdez City School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Valdez City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,930 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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