Total enrollment
605
-42 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Valdez
Alaska · Public K-12
Valdez's public-school directory totals 4 schools, with student enrollment near 605 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Valdez
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| George H. Gilson Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 143 |
| Hermon Hutchens Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 |
| Valdez High School | High | 09-12 | 175 |
| Valdez Home School | Combined | M-M | · |
About Valdez
Valdez, Alaska is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 605 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Valdez is around 151 students, 43% meaningfully below the Alaska average of about 263.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 647 students in SY 2017-18 versus 605 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 7-year window.
On allk12, the community for Valdez discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.