Skagway School

1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Skagway School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Skagway School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Skagway School ranks within the top 1% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skagway School is 0.37, 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)
#2 out of 443 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
36%
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80-84%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
79%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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≥50%
77%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Skagway School's ranking?
Skagway School is ranked #2 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skagway School?
The graduation rate of Skagway School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Skagway School?
142 students attend Skagway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Skagway School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skagway School?
Skagway School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skagway School offer ?
Skagway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Skagway School part of?
Skagway School is part of Skagway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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