At a glance
Reported students
233
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Susitna Valley High: 233 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Susitna Valley High
Susitna Valley High is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Talkeetna. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 233 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.8%) and multiracial (14.2%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Susitna Valley High
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.8%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial14.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mat-Su Middle College School
High · Grades 08–12
222 reported students
Burchell High School
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Houston High School
High · Grades 09–12
337 reported students
Mat-Su Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 06–12
497 reported students
Palmer High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
Frequently asked questions about Susitna Valley High
What grades does Susitna Valley High serve?
Susitna Valley High reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Susitna Valley High?
Susitna Valley High reported 233 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 209 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Susitna Valley High?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 233 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Susitna Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Susitna Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Susitna Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Susitna Valley High in?
Susitna Valley High is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.