Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing serves 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing's student population of 31 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is ranked within the top 20% 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 Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is 0.64, 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
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
23%
22%

Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
10%
2%

White
55%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%

Two or more races
6%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
71%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
4%

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 Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing's ranking?
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is ranked #81 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
The graduation rate of Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 71%.
How many students attend Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
31 students attend Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing?
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offer ?
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing part of?
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is part of Anchorage School District.
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