Alaska Gateway School District

1313.5 Alaska Hwy
Tok, AK 99780
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#38 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Alaska Gateway   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alaska Gateway   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska Gateway   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Alaska Gateway   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Alaska Gateway   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Alaska Gateway   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$38,950
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Alaska Gateway   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$42,844
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Alaska Gateway   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alaska Gateway School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dot Lake School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tanacross School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Tok School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Mentasta Lake School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Tetlin School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Walter Northway School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alaska Reach Academy
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Grades: PK-12
| 64 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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