Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Valdez High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Valdez High 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 High School is 0.55, 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.
Valdez High School is ranked #138 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valdez High School?
The graduation rate of Valdez High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Valdez High School?
157 students attend Valdez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valdez High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdez High School?
Valdez High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valdez High School offer ?
Valdez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valdez High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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