Valley Pathways High School is located in Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is an alternative high school, offering small class sizes and close relationships to the teachers. Valley Pathways was created to accommodate the growing number of students attending Burchell High School.
Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valley Pathways ranks in the bottom 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Top 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Pathways's student population of 143 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Pathways is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Pathways often compared to?
Valley Pathwaysis often viewed alongside schools like Burchell High School, Mat-su Secondary School by visitors of our site.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Pathways?
The graduation rate of Valley Pathways is 50-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Valley Pathways?
143 students attend Valley Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Valley Pathways students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Pathways?
Valley Pathways has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Pathways offer ?
Valley Pathways offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Valley Pathways part of?
Valley Pathways is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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