Koliganek School

5052 Nushagak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Koliganek 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Koliganek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Koliganek School's student population of 46 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Koliganek 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 Koliganek School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#383 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Koliganek School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Koliganek 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 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Koliganek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Koliganek School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
96%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Koliganek School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Koliganek School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Koliganek School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Koliganek School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
73%
This chart display graduation rate of Koliganek School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Koliganek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Koliganek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koliganek School's ranking?
Koliganek School is ranked #383 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Koliganek School often compared to?
Koliganek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chief Ivan Blunka School, Clarks Point School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Koliganek School?
The graduation rate of Koliganek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Koliganek School?
46 students attend Koliganek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Koliganek School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Koliganek School?
Koliganek School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Koliganek School offer ?
Koliganek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Koliganek School part of?
Koliganek School is part of Southwest Region School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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