Alaska Gateway School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 8 public schools in Alaska Gateway School District, serving 400 students.
- Public school in Alaska Gateway School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
- The top ranked public schools in Alaska Gateway School District are Eagle Community School, Tanacross School and Tok School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Alaska Gateway School District |
| School District Website | http://www.agsd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (907)883-5151 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 400 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 30 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
- Alaska Gateway School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 77% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 244 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 61% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | 7 Students | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | n/a | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of White Students | 130 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 32% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 17 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 4 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 23 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 31 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 32 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 34 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 48 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 31 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 31 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 31 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 25 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 35 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 30 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 26 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 19 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $28,411 is higher than the state average of $24,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $30,359 is higher than the state average of $24,500. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $28,411 | $24,325 |
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| Spending / Student | $30,359 | $24,500 |
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Alaska Gateway School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Eagle Community School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907)547-2210
Grades: PK-12 | 27 students
- Mentasta Lake School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907)291-2317
Grades: PK-12 | 31 students
- Tanacross School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907)883-4391
Grades: K-8 | 12 students
- Tetlin School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907)324-2104
Grades: PK-12 | 23 students
- Tok School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907)883-5161
Grades: PK-12 | 204 students
- Walter Northway School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907)778-2287
Grades: PK-12 | 47 students
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