Kiana School
Tel:
(907)475-2115
- Kiana School serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Kiana School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Kiana School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 126 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kiana School's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kiana School is 0.10, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 95% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northwest Arctic Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kiana School is Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School (19.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School (19.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School (19.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Noorvik Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School Grades: PK-12 | 202 students
19.0 miles
165 Fireweed Dr
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907)636-2178 19.0 PK-12 202 - Selawik Davis-ramoth School Grades: PK-12 | 271 students
27.9 miles
2600 Musk Ox Parkway
Selawik, AK 99770
(907)484-2142 27.9 PK-12 271 - Kotzebue Nwabsd Home School Grades: K-12 | 31 students
58.3 miles
744 Third Avenue
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907)442-1804 58.3 K-12 31 - Kotzebue June Nelson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
58.4 miles
744 Third Avenue
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907)442-1877 58.4 PK-5 397 - Kotzebue Kotzebue Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 334 students
58.4 miles
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907)442-1876 58.4 6-12 334
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