Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cantwell School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cantwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cantwell School's student population of 8 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cantwell School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
25%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
12%
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
How many students attend Cantwell School?
8 students attend Cantwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cantwell School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cantwell School?
Cantwell School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cantwell School offer ?
Cantwell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cantwell School part of?
Cantwell School is part of Denali Borough School District.
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