Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valdez Home School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valdez Home School's student population of 50 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Valdez Home School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valdez Home School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valdez Home School's ranking?
Valdez Home School is ranked #180 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valdez Home School?
The graduation rate of Valdez Home School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Valdez Home School?
50 students attend Valdez Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Valdez Home School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdez Home School?
Valdez Home School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valdez Home School offer ?
Valdez Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valdez Home School part of?
Valdez Home School is part of Valdez City School District.
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