Harold Kaveolook School in Kaktovik, AK, serves grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 10%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and approximately equal to the district average of 12%.
Reading proficiency stands at 10%, lower than the state average of 29% and slightly higher than the district average of 7%.
Science proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the state average of 38% and significantly above the district average of 12%.
Enrollment increased from 56 students in earlier years to 68 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility decreased from 27% in 2019 to 16% in 2023, indicating a decline in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Harold Kaveolook School serves the eastern part of Kaktovik, AK, with an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harold Kaveolook School's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
North Slope Borough School District does not discriminate based on age, color, disability...
School Rankings
Harold Kaveolook 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 Harold Kaveolook School is 0.06, 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
#368 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
97%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.8%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 22-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 Harold Kaveolook School's ranking?
Harold Kaveolook School is ranked #368 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harold Kaveolook School?
The graduation rate of Harold Kaveolook School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Harold Kaveolook School?
63 students attend Harold Kaveolook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Harold Kaveolook School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harold Kaveolook School?
Harold Kaveolook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harold Kaveolook School offer ?
Harold Kaveolook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold Kaveolook School part of?
Harold Kaveolook School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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