Emmonak School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Emmonak 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emmonak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Emmonak School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Emmonak School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Emmonak School is 0.11, 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
#416 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
94%
22%

Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%

White
1%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%

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 is Emmonak School's ranking?
Emmonak School is ranked #416 out of 443 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emmonak School?
The graduation rate of Emmonak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Emmonak School?
216 students attend Emmonak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Emmonak School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmonak School?
Emmonak School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emmonak School offer ?
Emmonak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emmonak School part of?
Emmonak School is part of Lower Yukon School District.
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