Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tri-valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-Valley School serves the northeast part of Healy, AK, covering an expansive attendance zone of approximately 4,936 square miles. Families may typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 119 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tri-valley School's student population of 167 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 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 ↓
School Rankings
Tri-valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-valley School is 0.22, 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
#21 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
88%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-valley School's ranking?
Tri-valley School is ranked #21 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-valley School?
The graduation rate of Tri-valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Tri-valley School?
167 students attend Tri-valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tri-valley School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-valley School?
Tri-valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri-valley School offer ?
Tri-valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-valley School part of?
Tri-valley School is part of Denali Borough School District.
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