Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alak 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alak School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
174 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Alak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alak 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
98%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alak School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alak School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/2000/1792/alak-school-chart-51lZsU.png)
White
n/a
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
2%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/1792/alak-school-chart-CPPrzD.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Alak School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Alak School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/1792/alak-school-chart-3A7ktI.png)
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alak School's ranking?
Alak School is ranked #409 out of 459 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alak School?
The graduation rate of Alak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Alak School?
174 students attend Alak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alak School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alak School?
Alak School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alak School offer ?
Alak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Alak School part of?
Alak School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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