Ahfachkee School, also known as Ahfachkee Day School, is a tribal K–12 school in unincorporated Hendry County, Florida, on the Big Cypress Reservation, with a Clewiston postal address. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education.
Ahfachkee Day School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ahfachkee Day School's student population of 231 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 89% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ahfachkee Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
100%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
38%
Black
n/a
21%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ahfachkee Day School often compared to?
Ahfachkee Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ahfachkee Day School?
The graduation rate of Ahfachkee Day School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ahfachkee Day School?
231 students attend Ahfachkee Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ahfachkee Day School students are American Indian.
What grades does Ahfachkee Day School offer ?
Ahfachkee Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ahfachkee Day School part of?
Ahfachkee Day School is part of Ahfachkee Day School District.
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