Kake Elementary & High School

175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kake Elementary & High School serves 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Kake Elementary & High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kake Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kake Elementary & High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Kake Elementary & High 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 Kake Elementary & High School is 0.15, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
92%
22%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
3%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
5%
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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 Kake Elementary & High School's ranking?
Kake Elementary & High School is ranked #253 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kake Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Kake Elementary & High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kake Elementary & High School?
103 students attend Kake Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kake Elementary & High School students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kake Elementary & High School?
Kake Elementary & High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kake Elementary & High School offer ?
Kake Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kake Elementary & High School part of?
Kake Elementary & High School is part of Kake City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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