Jimmy Huntington School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Jimmy Huntington School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jimmy Huntington School's student population of 96 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jimmy Huntington School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jimmy Huntington School is 0.02, 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
#354 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
99%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #354 out of 443 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
96 students attend Jimmy Huntington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jimmy Huntington School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jimmy Huntington School?
Jimmy Huntington School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jimmy Huntington School offer ?
Jimmy Huntington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jimmy Huntington School part of?
Jimmy Huntington School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (varies by school)
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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