For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 369 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 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
8 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
369 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
% American Indian
63%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
29%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,539 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,791 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,539
$20,163
Spending / Student
$46,791
$21,240
Best Alaska Gateway School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Tok School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District manages 8 public schools serving 369 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 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska Gateway School District?
63% of Alaska Gateway School District students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 $46,791 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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