Hutchison High School
Hutchison High School serves 371 students in grades 9-12.
Hutchison High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hutchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hutchison High School's student population of 371 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hutchison High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hutchison High School is 0.57, 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
#227 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

American Indian
8%
22%

Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
6%
7%

Black
3%
3%

White
63%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
79%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Hutchison High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 17, 2022 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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