Southwest Region School District
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 652 students in Southwest Region School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% 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
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
8 Schools
503 Schools
# Students
652 Students
129,872 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
7,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Southwest Region School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
44%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.71
# American Indian Students
612 Students
28,563 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
22%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,999 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
3,199 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
3 Students
61,086 Students
% White Students
1%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,950 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
16,606 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
3,509
# Students in K Grade:
56
9,373
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
9,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
9,791
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
9,853
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
9,891
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
9,881
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
10,096
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
10,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
9,787
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
9,776
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
9,412
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
9,161
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
9,422
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,675 is higher than the state median of $27,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,588 is higher than the state median of $26,684. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,675
$27,307
Spending / Student
$37,588
$26,684
Best Southwest Region School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Aleknagik School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Twin Hills School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
William Sonny Nelson School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#5 Ekwok School Rd
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Koliganek School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Nushgak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Manokotak School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Heights Rd
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Manokotak, AK 99628
(907) 289-1013
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
| 153 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Togiak School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Togiak School An
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5829
Togiak, AK 99678
(907) 493-5829
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District manages 8 public schools serving 652 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District is ranked #47 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 17:1.
What is Southwest Region School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,588 is higher than the state median of $26,684. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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