- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talkeetna, AK
Susitna Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Susitna Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000232
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susitna Valley High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Susitna Valley High has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Susitna Valley High grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 020051000232 · Talkeetna, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 15.5:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Susitna Valley High grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Susitna Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 233
Susitna Valley High
233 students
What this shows Susitna Valley High reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susitna Valley High compares
Susitna Valley High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 15% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alaska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Two or More 14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Susitna Valley High is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susitna Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susitna Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Talkeetna
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susitna Valley High
How many students attend Susitna Valley High?
Susitna Valley High has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talkeetna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susitna Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Susitna Valley High is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susitna Valley High?
52.5% of students at Susitna Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susitna Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Susitna Valley High is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Talkeetna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susitna Valley High?
Susitna Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Susitna Valley High, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.