For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 615 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 13% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
484 Schools
# Students
615 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest Region 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 70% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)71.5%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
92%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
47%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,407 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,579 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,407
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,579
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southwest Region School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Koliganek School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Nushagak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Togiak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Togiak School Lane
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5613
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5613
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Manokotak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Heights Rd
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District manages 8 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District is ranked #41 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 Southwest Region School District?
92% of Southwest Region School District students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Southwest Region School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,579 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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