Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Denali Peak ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denali Peak's student population of 879 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denali Peak is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Denali Peak often compared to?
Denali Peakis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-valley School, Akutan School, Johnnie John Sr. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denali Peak?
The graduation rate of Denali Peak is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Denali Peak?
879 students attend Denali Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Denali Peak students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Denali Peak offer ?
Denali Peak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denali Peak part of?
Denali Peak is part of Denali Borough School District.
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