Adak School

100 Mechanics Rd
Adak, AK 99546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Adak School serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Adak School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • 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

School Overview

Adak School's student population of 13 students has declined by 13% 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
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Adak School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
8%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Adak School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
47%
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Hawaiian
31%
3%
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Two or more races
7%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
Diversity Score
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Adak School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 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 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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Earle Pinciotti

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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