Susitna Valley High School serves 209 students in grades 6-12.
Susitna Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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 209 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Susitna Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Susitna Valley High School is 0.45, 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
#238 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #238 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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%.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High School?
209 students attend Susitna Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Susitna Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Susitna Valley High School offer ?
Susitna Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Susitna Valley High School part of?
Susitna Valley High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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