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#264 of 412 schools in AK
Susitna Valley High
High School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Talkeetna, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
HC 89 Box 8580, Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Susitna Valley High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susitna Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,000
Median home value
$247,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Glacier View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
| Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
| Mat-su Career & Tech Ed High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 723 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #32 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susitna Valley High is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susitna Valley High
Susitna Valley High is a public high school in Talkeetna, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susitna Valley High
What grades does Susitna Valley High serve?
Susitna Valley High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High?
Susitna Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susitna Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Susitna Valley High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susitna Valley High rank in AK?
Susitna Valley High ranks #264 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Susitna Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Susitna Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Susitna Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susitna Valley High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Susitna Valley High a charter school?
No, Susitna Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susitna Valley High a Title I school?
No, Susitna Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susitna Valley High?
48.3% of students at Susitna Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (907) 733-9300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 99676)
- 1,754
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99676; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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