Alaska Gateway School District

1313.5 Alaska Hwy
Tok, AK 99780
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 381 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 69% 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
7 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
381 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
6,818 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 51 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.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#36 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
32%
15-19%
29%
20-24%
38%
50%
78%
(2022-23)
53.3%
42.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
% American Indian
61%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
31%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,199 is higher than the state median of $20,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,318 is higher than the state median of $21,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,199
$20,683
Spending / Student
$45,318
$21,788

Best Alaska Gateway School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Tok School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District manages 7 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District is ranked #34 out of 51 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?
61% of Alaska Gateway School District students are American Indian, 31% 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 19:1.
What is Alaska Gateway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,318 is higher than the state median of $21,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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