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Valdez High School

Summary:

Valdez High School is a public high school in Valdez, Alaska, serving 157 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Valdez City School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Valdez High School performs well, with proficiency rates above the state average in several subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 44.83% proficiency rate in ASA/Science for 10th grade, compared to the state average of 29.65%. In STAR/English Language Arts for all grades, the school had a 37.5% proficiency rate, higher than the state average of 31.5%. However, the school's performance in STAR/Mathematics for all grades (14.63%) was lower than the state average of 31.11%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.57%.

While Valdez High School has generally strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 3rd out of 148 Alaska high schools in 2012-2013 to 36th out of 63 in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's ranking for female students is lower than for male students, indicating potential gender-based differences in academic achievement that could be an area for further investigation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 319 Robe River Dr
       Valdez, AK  99686

(907) 835-4767

District: Valdez City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,909 Help


Feeder schools for Valdez High School:

Elementary:    Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Middle:    George H. Gilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Two or more races:
22.3%
American Indian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Compare Details Valdez High School ranks worse than 57.1% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), two or more races (22.3%), American Indian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valdez High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valdez High School is $21,909.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valdez High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdez High School 36th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Valdez High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Valdez City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdez City School District 11th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valdez High School

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Rank History for all students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.89 34th 116 70.7%
2006 83.88 16th 135 88.1%
2007 80.10 28th 139 79.9%
2008 70.45 41st 151 72.8%
2009 78.11 27th 151 82.1%
2010 88.08 6th 140 95.7%
2011 85.85 11th 142 92.3%
2012 79.57 19th 136 86.0%
2013 90.13 3rd 148 98.0%
2014 92.02 4th 139 97.1%
2015 77.00 24th 135 82.2%
2017 50.57 42nd 83 49.4%
2018 29.19 54th 74 27.0%
2019 77.32 14th 77 81.8%
2021 59.13 24th 61 60.7%
2022 58.81 23rd 62 62.9%
2023 41.46 36th 62 41.9%
2024 44.73 36th 63 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.99 14th 37 62.2%
2023 56.68 18th 42 57.1%
2024 67.50 10th 41 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.30 19th 54 64.8%
2021 48.75 21st 37 43.2%
2022 71.04 11th 43 74.4%
2023 49.43 27th 54 50.0%
2024 40.89 29th 45 35.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.95 9th 16 43.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.81 6th 58 89.7%
2021 63.58 12th 42 71.4%
2022 42.11 26th 46 43.5%
2023 30.52 37th 47 21.3%
2024 69.48 11th 48 77.1%
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Rank History for White students at Valdez High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.66 13th 56 76.8%
2021 48.16 23rd 43 46.5%
2022 53.47 22nd 47 53.2%
2023 26.14 36th 47 23.4%
2024 40.17 29th 46 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Valdez High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 155 3 8 6 18 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 181 3 9 7 20 n/a n/a 0 220
1991 168 2 8 3 30 n/a n/a 0 211
1992 181 3 8 8 23 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 200 6 8 5 12 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 194 7 7 5 17 n/a n/a 0 230
1995 194 5 6 6 24 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 194 5 6 6 24 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 187 2 7 4 24 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 214 1 9 3 16 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 190 2 8 7 19 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 201 1 9 5 23 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 217 1 7 10 35 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 228 3 12 10 45 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 228 3 12 10 45 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 226 2 13 14 45 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 219 1 11 14 40 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 213 2 0 9 54 n/a n/a 0 278
2007 197 1 8 5 51 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 184 0 3 6 47 n/a n/a 4 244
2009 169 0 2 4 53 0 1 0 229
2010 163 0 2 8 50 0 3 0 226
2011 154 0 4 7 55 0 2 0 222
2012 168 0 3 7 46 0 3 0 227
2013 151 0 2 6 35 0 6 0 200
2014 140 0 2 6 28 0 8 0 184
2015 133 0 0 7 15 0 11 0 166
2016 137 2 2 3 20 1 11 0 176
2017 123 0 3 3 15 0 37 0 181
2018 117 0 6 4 14 2 31 0 174
2019 110 2 5 4 16 2 26 0 165
2020 118 2 10 6 20 2 25 0 183
2021 98 2 7 6 17 3 22 0 155
2022 105 1 5 5 12 3 34 0 165
2023 99 1 5 7 8 2 35 0 157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valdez High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 16.4 11.5 5.3
1990 220 16.4 13.4 1.8
1991 211 15.9 13.2 4.7
1992 223 15.9 14.0 5.8
1993 231 15.9 14.5 5.6
1994 230 15.9 14.5 5.7
1995 235 18.3 12.8 5.5
1996 235 18.3 12.8 5.5
1997 224 18.3 12.2 0
1998 243 18.5 13.1 10.3
1999 226 14.3 15.8 8.4
2000 239 14.3 16.7 7.1
2001 270 7.3 37.0 5.9
2002 298 17.8 16.7 8.1
2003 298 17.8 16.7 8.1
2004 300 16.6 18.1 13.7
2005 285 15.6 18.3 25.3
2006 278 15.7 17.7 19.8
2007 262 15.9 16.5 26
2008 244 15.6 15.6 33.3
2009 229 15.7 14.6 34.1
2010 226 16.3 13.8 40.7
2011 222 16.3 13.5 38.3
2012 227 16.8 13.4 44.5
2013 200 17.5 11.4 42
2014 184 15.4 11.8 47.8
2015 166 14.0 11.8 27.7
2016 176 14.0 12.5 18.2
2017 181 14.0 12.9 22.7
2018 174 14.7 11.8 29.9
2019 165 14.3 11.4 34.5
2020 183 13.7 13.3 33.3
2021 155 15.7 9.8 n/a
2022 165 n/a n/a n/a
2023 157 13.2 11.8 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valdez High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 16.4 11.5 5.3
1990 220 16.4 13.4 1.8
1991 211 15.9 13.2 4.7
1992 223 15.9 14.0 5.8
1993 231 15.9 14.5 5.6
1994 230 15.9 14.5 5.7
1995 235 18.3 12.8 5.5
1996 235 18.3 12.8 5.5
1997 224 18.3 12.2 0
1998 243 18.5 13.1 10.3
1999 226 14.3 15.8 8.4
2000 239 14.3 16.7 7.1
2001 270 7.3 37.0 5.9
2002 298 17.8 16.7 8.1
2003 298 17.8 16.7 8.1
2004 300 16.6 18.1 13.7
2005 285 15.6 18.3 25.3
2006 278 15.7 17.7 19.8
2007 262 15.9 16.5 26
2008 244 15.6 15.6 33.3
2009 229 15.7 14.6 34.1
2010 226 16.3 13.8 40.7
2011 222 16.3 13.5 38.3
2012 227 16.8 13.4 44.5
2013 200 17.5 11.4 42
2014 184 15.4 11.8 47.8
2015 166 14.0 11.8 27.7
2016 176 14.0 12.5 18.2
2017 181 14.0 12.9 22.7
2018 174 14.7 11.8 29.9
2019 165 14.3 11.4 34.5
2020 183 13.7 13.3 33.3
2021 155 15.7 9.8 n/a
2022 165 n/a n/a n/a
2023 157 13.2 11.8 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valdez High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (4.0%) $21,028 (96.0%) $21,909

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valdez High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 77 High schoolsRanks 36th of 62 High schools
 39.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Valdez High School)54.839.5
 15.3%
   10th Grade Science (Valdez City School District)54.642.5
 12.1%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (Valdez High School)54.839.5
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Valdez City School District)54.749.6
 5%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students165157
 4.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian168
 50%
Asian55
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander22
White11099
 10%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%30.6%
 4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valdez High School

Valdez High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Middle : George H. Gilson Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Valdez High School.

Valdez High School ranks 36th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Valdez High School are 63% White, 22% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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