Serving 882 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Denali PEAK's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Healy, AK, encompassing approximately 12,773 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 145.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denali Peak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Denali Peak's student population of 882 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
882 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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
Denali Peak ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denali Peak is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
American Indian
10%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
42.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denali Peak's ranking?
Denali Peak is ranked #134 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Denali Peak often compared to?
Denali Peakis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-valley School, Johnnie John Sr. School, Akutan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denali Peak?
The graduation rate of Denali Peak is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Denali Peak?
882 students attend Denali Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Denali Peak students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Denali Peak part of?
Denali Peak is part of Denali Borough School District.
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