Valley Pathways

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/vps

143 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Valley Pathways, located in Palmer, Alaska, is an alternative educational program within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to academics. By offering flexible scheduling and individualized instruction, Valley Pathways caters to students who need an alternative to the conventional comprehensive high school experience, helping them remain engaged and on track toward graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where students can work at their own pace with the guidance of dedicated staff. Because it is part of the Mat-Su school system, it maintains high academic standards while prioritizing the unique social and emotional needs of its student body. Whether students are looking for a smaller campus setting, credit recovery opportunities, or a more autonomous path to earning their diploma, Valley Pathways serves as a vital resource for fostering student success in the Palmer area.

143

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Pathways
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	14

White
88 (61.5%)
Two or More
28 (19.6%)
American Indian
14 (9.8%)
Hispanic
13 (9.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)761-4650
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/vps
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 54