Valdez High School

Valdez City School District
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
157 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Valdez High School, located at 319 Robe River Dr in Valdez, Alaska, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the Prince William Sound region. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, balancing rigorous curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities. As a representative institution of the Valdez City Schools district, it plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community, fostering an environment that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the unique workforce opportunities found in Alaska.

The school’s culture is defined by its remote coastal setting, which often influences its approach to student engagement and community involvement. While the digital presence for the school (historically hosted via Edline) offers resources for parents and students, the institution itself focuses on a hands-on, supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its size to offer more personalized instruction, Valdez High School strives to help students develop the critical thinking and character skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape while remaining deeply connected to their local heritage.
157
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    99 (63.1 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (22.3 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Valdez City School District
Phone: (907)835-4767
Website: http://www.valdezcityschools.org/vhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio