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Susitna Valley High School

42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades 6-12, Susitna Valley High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Susitna Valley High School's student population of 236 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Susitna Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#262 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
23%
30-34%
29%
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Susitna Valley High School's ranking?
Susitna Valley High School is ranked #262 out of 459 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 78%.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High School?
236 students attend Susitna Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Susitna Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1.
What grades does Susitna Valley High School offer ?
Susitna Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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