Serving 155 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 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Tri-valley School's student population of 155 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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 0.26, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
155 students attend Tri-valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tri-valley School students are White, 8% 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 9:1, 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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