For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 686 students in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK are Chenega School, Slana School and Upstream Learning Correspondence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public high schools.
Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valdez High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chenega School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Slana School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Tatitlek Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Cordova Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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%
Rank: #77.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Whittier Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Portage St
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Cordova School District Innovative Learning
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fisherman Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3266
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1010.
Glennallen Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Valdez-cordova Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mile 325 Tok Cutoff
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3854
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3854
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Mile 104 Old Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Gr: PK-8
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK include Chenega School, Slana School and Upstream Learning Correspondence.
How many public high schools are located in Valdez-cordova Census Area?
10 public high schools are located in Valdez-cordova Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez-cordova Census Area?
Valdez-cordova Census Area public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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