Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School

102 Nw Fairbanks Ave
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School's student population of 12 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
36%
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<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
25%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
75%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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(14-15)
≥50%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School's ranking?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is ranked #81 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
The graduation rate of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 76%.
How many students attend Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
12 students attend Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School students are White, and 25% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School offer ?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School part of?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is part of Southeast Island School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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