Top Rankings
Skagway School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 138 students in Skagway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
Public School in Skagway School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
484 Schools
# Students
138 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Skagway School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 53 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.8%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
12%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,159 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,290 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,159
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,290
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Skagway School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skagway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Skagway School District?
Skagway School District manages 1 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of Skagway School District?
Skagway School District is ranked #1 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skagway School District?
77% of Skagway School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skagway School District?
Skagway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Skagway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,290 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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