Delta Junction High School
Delta Junction High School serves 190 students in grades 9-12.
Delta Junction High 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Delta Junction High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Delta Junction High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 190 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Delta Junction High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Delta Junction High School is 0.38, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #326 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 78% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Delta-Greely School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Delta Junction High School is Gerstle River School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Delta Junction Gerstle River School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 27 students10
0.0 miles
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165 0 K-12 27 - Delta Junction Delta Junction Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
0.2 miles
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696 0.2 PK-5 377 - Delta Junction Delta Junction Junior High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 148 students10
0.7 miles
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5198 0.7 6-8 148 - Delta Junction Delta/greely Homeschool Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 79 students10
0.7 miles
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655 0.7 K-12 79 - Fairbanks Salcha Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 72 students10
48.6 miles
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267 48.6 PK-6 72
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