For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 574 students in Southwest Region School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Southwest Region School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
502 Schools
# Students
574 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Southwest Region School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.71
# American Indian Students
540 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
22%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
4 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
1%
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
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
66
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,186 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,213 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,186
$20,243
Spending / Student
$46,213
$21,325
Best Southwest Region School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Aleknagik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Clarks Point School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Twin Hills School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
William Sonny Nelson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#5 Ekwok School Rd
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Koliganek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Nushagak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Togiak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Togiak School Lane
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5613
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5613
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chief Ivan Blunka School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Old Airport Way
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
(907) 693-3144
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
(907) 693-3144
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Manokotak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Heights Rd
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District manages 8 public schools serving 574 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District is ranked #42 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Region School District?
94% of Southwest Region School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Southwest Region School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,213 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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