For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 403 students in Alaska Gateway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Alaska Gateway School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
8 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
403 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Alaska Gateway School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
235 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
58%
22%
# Asian Students
6 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
131 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
33%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
27
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,950 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,844 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,950
$20,243
Spending / Student
$42,844
$21,325
Best Alaska Gateway School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tanacross School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Tok School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District manages 8 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District is ranked #35 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska Gateway School District?
58% of Alaska Gateway School District students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Alaska Gateway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,844 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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