Serving 223 students in grades 6-12, Dillingham Middle/high 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dillingham Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dillingham school district, covering an area of approximately 36.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dillingham Middle/high School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dillingham Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillingham Middle/high School is 0.51, 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
#331 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
66%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillingham Middle/high School's ranking?
Dillingham Middle/high School is ranked #331 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Dillingham Middle/high School?
223 students attend Dillingham Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dillingham Middle/high School students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillingham Middle/high School?
Dillingham Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dillingham Middle/high School offer ?
Dillingham Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dillingham Middle/high School part of?
Dillingham Middle/high School is part of Dillingham City School District.
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