Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Akiak School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Akiak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Akiak School's student population of 134 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Akiak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akiak School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
99%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akiak School's ranking?
Akiak School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akiak School?
The graduation rate of Akiak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Akiak School?
134 students attend Akiak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Akiak School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akiak School?
Akiak School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Akiak School offer ?
Akiak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Akiak School part of?
Akiak School is part of Yupiit School District.
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