Circle School
Tel:
(907)773-1250
- Circle School serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Circle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Circle School's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 23 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Circle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Circle School is 0.34, 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.
| 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 | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 79% | 23% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| White | 21% | 47% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate (12-13) | <50% | 73% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yukon Flats School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Circle School is Tsuk Taih School (58.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tsuk Taih School (58.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tsuk Taih School (58.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chalkyitsik Tsuk Taih School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
58.1 miles
#1 Marten Hill Drive
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907)848-8113 58.1 PK-12 17 - Fort Yukon Fort Yukon School Grades: PK-12 | 97 students
60.8 miles
255 Main Street
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907)662-2352 60.8 PK-12 97 - Fort Yukon Yukon Flats Distance Education Program Grades: K-12
60.8 miles
123 Hill Street
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907)662-2515 60.8 K-12 n/a - Beaver Cruikshank School Grades: PK-12 | 14 students
100.1 miles
310 River Road
Beaver, AK 99724
(907)628-6313 100.1 PK-12 14 - Venetie John Fredson School Grades: PK-12 | 56 students
104.6 miles
360 Chandalar Drive
Venetie, AK 99781
(907)849-8415 104.6 PK-12 56
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