Cantwell School
Tel:
(907)768-2372
- Cantwell School serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Cantwell School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cantwell School's student population of 17 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 17 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cantwell School's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cantwell School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 23% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 71% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Denali Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cantwell School is Denali Peak (33.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denali Peak (33.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Denali Peak (33.3 miles away)
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(907)582-2700 66.2 K-12 30 - Nenana Cyberlynx Correspondence Program Grades: PK-12 | 941 students
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(907)832-5423 80.9 PK-12 941 - Nenana Nenana City School Grades: K-12 | 170 students
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Nenana, AK 99760
(907)832-5464 80.9 K-12 170
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