Southeast Island School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 186 students in Southeast Island School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Alaska.
Public High Schools in Southeast Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 31% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Southeast Island School District are Port Alexander School, Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School and Whale Pass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Southeast Island School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Alaska average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thorne Bay School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 55% (majority American Indian).
Overview
| School District Name | Southeast Island School District |
| School District Website | http://www.sisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (907) 828-8254 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2018-2019 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 302 Schools |
| # of Students | 186 Students | 60,794 Students |
| # of Teachers | 20 Teachers | 3,295 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 |
District Rank
Southeast Island School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2018-2019 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
Overall District Rank | #17 out of 54 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 12 Students | 19,907 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 6% | 33% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 2,917 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7 Students | 3,042 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 1,446 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of White Students | 141 Students | 27,455 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 1,226 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 23 Students | 4,801 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 12% | 8% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 6 | 1,198 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 9 | 2,138 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 16 | 2,159 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 14 | 2,219 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 14 | 2,240 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 18 | 2,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 13 | 2,174 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 18 | 2,507 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 19 | 2,883 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 14 | 2,866 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 9 | 9,579 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 15 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 7 | 9,500 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 14 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,382 is higher than the state median of $24,474. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,188 is higher than the state median of $24,972. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $7 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $8 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $37,382 | $24,474 |
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| Revenue / Student | $45,188 | $24,972 |
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Best Southeast Island School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Port Alexander School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Block 9 Tract ARank:9/Top 20%10
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Grades: PK-12 | 10 students
- Rank: #2-32.-3.Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%102 Nw Fairbanks AveRank:9/Top 20%10
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Grades: PK-12 | 15 students
- Rank: #2-32.-3.Whale Pass School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%126 Bayview RdRank:9/Top 20%10
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12 | 18 students
- Rank: #4-64.-6.Hollis School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Tract 4a Of Asls 96-31Rank:9/Top 20%10
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Grades: PK-12 | 22 students
- Rank: #4-64.-6.Hyder School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%1 Main StRank:9/Top 20%10
Hyder, AK 99923
(250) 636-2800
Grades: PK-12 | 11 students
- Rank: #4-64.-6.Naukati School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%100 Heather StRank:9/Top 20%10
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Grades: PK-12 | 18 students
- Rank: #77.1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Grades: PK-12 | 80 students
- Rank: #8-98.-9.117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12 | 12 students
- Rank: #8-98.-9.1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Grades: PK-12 | n/a student
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