Serving 222 students in grades 6-12, Dillingham Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dillingham Middle/high School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dillingham Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillingham Middle/high School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
52%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
29%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillingham Middle/high School's ranking?
Dillingham Middle/high School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Dillingham Middle/high School?
222 students attend Dillingham Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dillingham Middle/high School students are American Indian, 29% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillingham Middle/high School?
Dillingham Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillingham Middle/high School offer ?
Dillingham Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillingham Middle/high School part of?
Dillingham Middle/high School is part of Dillingham City School District.
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