- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020078000370
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Valdez · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Valdez High School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 020078000370 · Valdez, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 13.5:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermon Hutchens Elementary (287 students)
Valdez High School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Valdez High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermon Hutchen
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
287 students
- This school
Valdez High School
175 students
- George H. Gils
George H. Gilson Middle School
143 students
- Valdez Home Sc 50
Valdez Home School
50 students
What this shows Valdez High School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valdez High School compares
Valdez High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
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.
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
District finance for Valdez City School District reports $26,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 9.
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 45/100 (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).
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.
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.