Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Adak School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adak School's student population of 13 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adak School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adak School is 0.74, which is more 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
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
38%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
31%
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adak School's ranking?
Adak School is ranked #81 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Adak School often compared to?
Adak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle's View Elementary School, St Paul School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Adak School?
13 students attend Adak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Adak School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adak School?
Adak School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adak School offer ?
Adak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Adak School part of?
Adak School is part of Aleutian Region School District.
School Reviews
4 2/17/2020
Overall, it's a great school, but the lack of teachers cause 6 grades to be taught at once in each class (there is only one). I love to attend because it's my only opportunity for education in a town so small and remote.
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