Serving 233 students in grades 6-12, Susitna Valley 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Susitna Valley High serves the west part of its school district in Talkeetna, AK, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,683.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 21.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 44.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susitna Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Susitna Valley High School's student population of 233 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susitna Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Susitna Valley High School is 0.43, 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
#205 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susitna Valley High School's ranking?
Susitna Valley High School is ranked #205 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susitna Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Susitna Valley High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High School?
233 students attend Susitna Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Susitna Valley High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Susitna Valley High School?
Susitna Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Susitna Valley High School offer ?
Susitna Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Susitna Valley High School part of?
Susitna Valley High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
School Reviews
Review Susitna Valley High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
