False Pass School in False Pass, AK serves 6 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 16:1.
Math proficiency is below the state average, with the school reporting less than 50% proficiency compared to the state average of 32% in 2023.
Reading proficiency at False Pass School is 50%, which is higher than the state average of 29%, placing it among the top 20% of schools in Alaska for reading/language arts.
Science proficiency is 20%, significantly lower than the state average of 38% in 2022.
Enrollment declined from 11 students in 2022 to 6 students in 2023, reflecting a notable decrease in student population for this rural Alaska school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
False Pass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
False Pass School's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of False Pass School is 0.48, 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)
(21-22)<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
60%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are False Pass School often compared to?
False Pass Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akutan School, King Cove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend False Pass School?
10 students attend False Pass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of False Pass School students are American Indian, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of False Pass School?
False Pass School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does False Pass School offer ?
False Pass School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is False Pass School part of?
False Pass School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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