Skagway School

1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Skagway School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Skagway School's student population of 152 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Skagway School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skagway School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#5 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
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55-59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skagway 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 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skagway 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Skagway School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
82%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
6%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Skagway School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Skagway School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Skagway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Skagway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skagway School's ranking?
Skagway School is ranked #5 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 78%.
How many students attend Skagway School?
152 students attend Skagway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Skagway School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% 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 15:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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