Angoon School in Angoon, AK, serves 65 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of 16:1, indicating smaller class sizes for this rural Alaskan school.
Math proficiency is 10%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%, and reading proficiency ranges from 11–19%, also lower than the state average of 29%, reflecting below–average academic performance on key parent–priority metrics.
Science proficiency is at or below 20%, lower than the state average of 38%, and the graduation rate is approximately 50%, which is below the Alaska state average of 78%.
Enrollment has declined steadily from 154 students in 2001 to 65 students in 2023, while minority enrollment remains high at 97%, predominantly American Indian students (63 out of 65), highlighting significant demographic shifts over recent decades for this Chatham School District school.
Angoon School's overall ranking improved slightly from #387 in 2011 to #355 in 2023 but remains in the bottom 50% among Alaska public schools, reflecting ongoing challenges in academic performance for this rural Alaska school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Angoon School serves the southeast part of its school district in Angoon, AK, covering an extensive area of approximately 3,440.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 52.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 72 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Angoon School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Angoon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Angoon School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
97%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
42.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angoon School's ranking?
Angoon School is ranked #355 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Angoon School?
The graduation rate of Angoon School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Angoon School?
70 students attend Angoon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Angoon School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Angoon School?
Angoon School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Angoon School offer ?
Angoon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Angoon School part of?
Angoon School is part of Chatham School District.
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