Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Klukwan School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Klukwan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Klukwan School's student population of 13 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Klukwan School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
31%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
72%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Klukwan School?
13 students attend Klukwan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Klukwan School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, and 23% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klukwan School?
Klukwan School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Klukwan School offer ?
Klukwan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Klukwan School part of?
Klukwan School is part of Chatham School District.
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