Hooper Bay School

General Delivery
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hooper Bay 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 60-79% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hooper Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hooper Bay School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hooper Bay School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hooper Bay School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hooper Bay School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hooper Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hooper Bay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hooper Bay School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
98%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hooper Bay School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hooper Bay School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hooper Bay School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hooper Bay School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Hooper Bay School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hooper Bay School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hooper Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hooper Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hooper Bay School's ranking?
Hooper Bay School is ranked #417 out of 459 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 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hooper Bay School?
The graduation rate of Hooper Bay School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hooper Bay School?
451 students attend Hooper Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hooper Bay School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hooper Bay School?
Hooper Bay School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hooper Bay School offer ?
Hooper Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hooper Bay School part of?
Hooper Bay School is part of Lower Yukon School District.

School Reviews

5   10/9/2020
The school is very great, and they are very helpful.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maximus olson

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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