Chief Ivan Blunka School
Chief Ivan Blunka School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Chief Ivan Blunka School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chief Ivan Blunka School's student population of 153 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Ivan Blunka School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Chief Ivan Blunka School is 0.10, 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
#429 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
95%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Ivan Blunka School?
The graduation rate of Chief Ivan Blunka School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Chief Ivan Blunka School?
153 students attend Chief Ivan Blunka School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chief Ivan Blunka School students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Ivan Blunka School?
Chief Ivan Blunka School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chief Ivan Blunka School offer ?
Chief Ivan Blunka School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Ivan Blunka School part of?
Chief Ivan Blunka School is part of Southwest Region School District.
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