Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jimmy Huntington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jimmy Huntington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jimmy Huntington School's student population of 84 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jimmy Huntington 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 Jimmy Huntington 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
98%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
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 #402 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 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?
84 students attend Jimmy Huntington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jimmy Huntington School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jimmy Huntington School?
Jimmy Huntington School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jimmy Huntington School part of?
Jimmy Huntington School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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