Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kobuk 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kobuk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kobuk School's student population of 32 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kobuk 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 Kobuk School is 0.11, 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
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
94%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kobuk School's ranking?
Kobuk School is ranked #268 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kobuk School?
The graduation rate of Kobuk School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Kobuk School?
32 students attend Kobuk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kobuk School students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kobuk School?
Kobuk School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kobuk School offer ?
Kobuk School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kobuk School part of?
Kobuk School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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