Akiachak School
Tel:
(907)825-3616
- Akiachak School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
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Akiachak School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Akiachak School's student population of 198 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Akiachak School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Akiachak School is 0.04, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 98% | 23% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | n/a | 47% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yupiit School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Akiachak School is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School (6.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kwethluk Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School Grades: PK-12 | 278 students
6.8 miles
107 Village Road
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907)757-6014 6.8 PK-12 278 - Akiak Akiak School Grades: K-12 | 127 students
7.2 miles
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Akiak, AK 99552
(907)765-4600 7.2 K-12 127 - Bethel Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 163 students
13.4 miles
1010 Fourth Avenue
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-1645 13.4 PK-6 163 - Bethel Bethel Regional High School Grades: 7-12 | 467 students
13.5 miles
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-3957 13.5 7-12 467 - Bethel Gladys Jung Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 338 students
13.5 miles
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-4440 13.5 3-6 338
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