Enrollment
175
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valdez, AK
Valdez High School
Federal NCES profile for Valdez High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020078000370
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valdez High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Valdez · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valdez High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valdez High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK.
School address
District: Valdez City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020078000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valdez High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valdez High School
Valdez High School is a mid-sized high school in Valdez, Alaska, enrolling 175 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 175 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Valdez City School District spends $25,178 per pupil, 24% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Valdez City School District also operates Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students) and George H. Gilson Middle School (143 students) alongside Valdez High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valdez High School compares
Valdez High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Alaska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$25,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Two or More 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Valdez High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdez City School District, which includes Valdez High School.
$25,178
Per student
-24%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valdez High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valdez Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valdez High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valdez High School
How many students attend Valdez High School?
Valdez High School has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valdez, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valdez High School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valdez High School?
28.0% of students at Valdez High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valdez High School?
The largest demographic group at Valdez High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Valdez, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valdez High School?
Valdez High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valdez High School rank among public schools in Valdez?
By Resource Investment Index, Valdez High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valdez, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valdez on the city page.
Is Valdez High School a good school?
Valdez High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valdez City School District?
Besides Valdez High School, Valdez City School District also operates Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students), George H. Gilson Middle School (143 students), and Valdez Home School (50 students). See the Valdez City School District district page for the complete list.
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