Avail School (Closed 2021)

Avail School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
(18-19)
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avail School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
29%
23%
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Asian
(19-20)
6%
6%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
10%
7%
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Black
(19-20)
7%
3%
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White
(19-20)
12%
47%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
22%
3%
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Two or more races
(19-20)
14%
11%
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n/a
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(19-20)
40-49%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Avail School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avail School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avail School?
The graduation rate of Avail School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Avail School?
90 students attend Avail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Avail School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Avail School offer ?
Avail School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Avail School part of?
Avail School is part of Anchorage School District.

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