Southwest Region School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Southwest Region School District, serving 608 students. Southwest Region School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
Public schools in Southwest Region School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Region School District are Aleknagik School, Clarks Point School and Twin Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Southwest Region School District |
| School District Website | http://www.swrsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (907) 842-5287 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 608 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 55 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #46 out of 53 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 40% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 46% |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 77% |
| ||
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 567 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 93% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1 Student | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 8 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 2% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 32 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 13 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 69 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 40 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 60 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 49 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 49 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 53 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 45 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 49 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 38 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 49 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 32 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 36 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 26 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $30,319 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 $35,888 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 | $18 MM | $10 MM |
| ||
| Spending | $22 MM | $11 MM |
| ||
| Revenue / Student | $30,319 | $24,474 |
| ||
| Revenue / Student | $35,888 | $24,972 |
| ||
Southwest Region School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Aleknagik School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%127 Lake St10
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Grades: PK-12 | 24 students
- Clarks Point School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%29 Sagayak Ave10
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Grades: PK-12 | 14 students
- Twin Hills School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%#5 Twin Hills School Rd10
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Grades: PK-12 | 26 students
- William Sonny Nelson School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%#5 Ekwok School Rd10
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Grades: PK-12 | 15 students
- Koliganek School Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5052 Nushgak Way10
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Grades: K-12 | 56 students
- Manokotak School Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%130 Heights Rd10
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Grades: PK-12 | 128 students
- Chief Ivan Blunka School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%29 Old Airport Way10
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
(907) 693-3144
Grades: PK-12 | 141 students
- Togiak School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%50 Togiak School An10
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5829
Grades: PK-12 | 204 students
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
