Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alaska Reach Academy 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alaska Reach Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alaska Reach Academy's student population of 34 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alaska Reach Academy is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
26%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alaska Reach Academy?
The graduation rate of Alaska Reach Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Alaska Reach Academy?
34 students attend Alaska Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alaska Reach Academy students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alaska Reach Academy?
Alaska Reach Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alaska Reach Academy offer ?
Alaska Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alaska Reach Academy part of?
Alaska Reach Academy is part of Alaska Gateway School District.
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