Akutan School

202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Akutan School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 10% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Akutan School's student population of 20 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Akutan School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akutan School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Akutan School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Akutan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Akutan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Akutan School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
95%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Akutan School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Akutan School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Akutan School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Akutan School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Akutan School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Akutan School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Akutan School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Akutan School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akutan School's ranking?
Akutan School is ranked #37 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Akutan School often compared to?
Akutan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like False Pass School, King Cove 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 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Akutan School?
20 students attend Akutan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Akutan School students are American Indian, and 5% 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 15:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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