Cold Bay School (Closed 2017)

401 Airport Way
Cold Bay, AK 99571
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (AK)
(13-14)
≥50%
68%
(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%
n/a
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 White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 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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