Akutan School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Akutan School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Akutan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Akutan School's student population of 20 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Akutan School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Akutan School is 0.26, 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
#298 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
85%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Akutan School's ranking?
Akutan School is ranked #298 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Akutan School often compared to?
Akutan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like False Pass School by visitors of our site.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Akutan School?
20 students attend Akutan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Akutan School students are American Indian, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akutan School?
Akutan School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Akutan School offer ?
Akutan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Akutan School part of?
Akutan School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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