Top Rankings
Valdez City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 573 students in Valdez City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Valdez City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
3 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
573 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valdez City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
% American Indian
8%
22%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
65%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,305 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,930 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,305
$20,163
Spending / Student
$34,930
$21,240
Best Valdez City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Valdez High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District manages 3 public schools serving 573 students.
What is the rank of Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District is ranked #11 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez City School District?
65% of Valdez City School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Valdez City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,930 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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