Jimmy Huntington School in Huslia, AK serves 88 students in grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the state average ratio, reflecting smaller class sizes typical for a rural Alaska public school.
The school's math proficiency is 10%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Yukon–Koyukuk district average of 33%.
Reading proficiency at Jimmy Huntington School is between 10–14%, also lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 27%.
Science proficiency stands at 20%, which is lower than the state average of 38% and district performance levels.
Graduation rates have been consistently at or above 50%, which is lower than the state average rate of 78% but notably higher than the district average of 61%.
Enrollment has declined slightly from 96 students in 2022 to 84 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility increased significantly from 61% in 2022 to 77% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts among the student body.
The student population is predominantly American Indian (95%), with 60% male students, consistent with the demographics of this rural Alaska high school.
The overall school ranking declined from #402 in 2022 to #365 in 2023, placing Jimmy Huntington School in the bottom 50% for statewide academic performance.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jimmy Huntington School serves the west part of Huslia, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jimmy Huntington School's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jimmy Huntington 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 Jimmy Huntington 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
#365 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)
10-14%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 ↓
White
3%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimmy Huntington School's ranking?
Jimmy Huntington School is ranked #365 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jimmy Huntington School?
The graduation rate of Jimmy Huntington School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Jimmy Huntington School?
88 students attend Jimmy Huntington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jimmy Huntington School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jimmy Huntington School?
Jimmy Huntington School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jimmy Huntington School offer ?
Jimmy Huntington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jimmy Huntington School part of?
Jimmy Huntington School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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