Eagle River High School vs West Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle River High School
Eagle River · Public high · Grades 9–12
771 students
West Valley High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
| Measure | Eagle River High School Eagle River, Alaska | West Valley High School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 49 | #19 of 49 |
| National rank | #6204 of 16,910 | #8610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 771 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Eagle River | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle River High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 49.2).
- •Eagle River High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Eagle River High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Eagle River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 21.1%).
- •West Valley High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •West Valley High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 771.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle River High School better than West Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle River High School ranks higher (58.4 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eagle River High School and West Valley High School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle River High School: 771. West Valley High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle River High School and West Valley High School rank in Alaska?
Eagle River High School is 8th of 49 and West Valley High School is 19th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).