Valley Pathways High School is located in Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is an alternative high school, offering small class sizes and close relationships to the teachers. Valley Pathways was created to accommodate the growing number of students attending Burchell High School.
Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valley Pathways ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Pathways's student population of 153 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Valley Pathways ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Pathways is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Pathways's ranking?
Valley Pathways is ranked #255 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Valley Pathways often compared to?
Valley Pathwaysis often viewed alongside schools like Burchell High School, Mat-su Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Pathways?
The graduation rate of Valley Pathways is 55-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Valley Pathways?
153 students attend Valley Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Valley Pathways students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Pathways?
Valley Pathways has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Pathways offer ?
Valley Pathways offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley Pathways part of?
Valley Pathways is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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