Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valdez Home School ranks in the top 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valdez Home School's ranking?
Valdez Home School is ranked #180 out of 459 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valdez Home School?
The graduation rate of Valdez Home School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Valdez Home School?
50 students attend Valdez Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Valdez Home School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdez Home School?
Valdez Home School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valdez Home School offer ?
Valdez Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Valdez Home School part of?
Valdez Home School is part of Valdez City School District.
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