West Valley High School vs. Hutchison High School
Should I attend West Valley High School or Hutchison High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Hutchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 878 students in grades 9-12, West Valley High School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Hutchison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
878 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#187 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
88%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
227
119
Grade 10 Students
230
110
Grade 11 Students
237
87
Grade 12 Students
184
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
12%
6%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
18%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
