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4 schools in Valdez City School District

Alaska · 605 students · 1 city

Public-school families inside Valdez City School District pick from 4 campuses serving the district's roughly 605 K-12 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Valdez City School District

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
605
-42 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Hermon Hutchens ElementaryValdezElementaryPK-05287
Valdez High SchoolValdezHigh09-12175
George H. Gilson Middle SchoolValdezMiddle06-08143
Valdez Home SchoolValdezCombinedM-M·

About Valdez City School District

Valdez City School District operates 4 public schools across Alaska, collectively educateing roughly 605 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Valdez City School District is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, Valdez City School District runs about 151 students per campus, 43% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 263.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 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 this page, the community for Valdez City School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Valdez City School District run?
Valdez City School District has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 605 students in Alaska.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Valdez City School District?
Valdez City School District includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Valdez City School District?
Hermon Hutchens Elementary is the largest public school in Valdez City School District by enrollment, with approximately 287 students.
What grade levels does Valdez City School District serve?
Valdez City School District schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.