Serving 236 students in grades 6-12, Susitna Valley High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Susitna Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Susitna Valley High School is 0.45, 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.
Susitna Valley High School is ranked #262 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susitna Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Susitna Valley High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High School?
236 students attend Susitna Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Susitna Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susitna Valley High School?
Susitna Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Susitna Valley High School offer ?
Susitna Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Susitna Valley High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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