Cold Bay School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)20%
24%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)40%
7%
Black
(14-15)n/a
3%
White
(14-15)40%
48%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
9%
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 68% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Cold Bay School?
5 students attend Cold Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cold Bay School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Cold Bay School part of?
Cold Bay School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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