Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Tel:
(907) 543-5610
Kuskokwim Learning Academy serves 89 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Kuskokwim Learning Academy's student population of 89 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 89 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kuskokwim Learning Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kuskokwim Learning Academy is 0.02, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 99% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | n/a | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 21-39% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lower Kuskokwim School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Kuskokwim Learning Academy is Bethel Youth Facility (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethel Bethel Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 9 students
0.1 miles
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200 0.1 5-12 9 - Bethel Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 166 students
0.3 miles
1010 Fourth Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645 0.3 PK-6 166 - Bethel Bethel Regional High School Grades: 7-12 | 475 students
0.5 miles
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957 0.5 7-12 475 - Bethel Gladys Jung Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 341 students
0.5 miles
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440 0.5 3-6 341 - Bethel Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat Grades: PK-2 | 310 students
0.5 miles
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845 0.5 PK-2 310
School Reviews
| 5 My name is Theresa Tommy,
I'm from Togiak. Im 18 years old and I'm in 10th grade, I've dropped out in 2013.
But I'm willing to try go back to school and get my education. My cousin told me about this school, and I'm thinking that this might be the right choice to make. - Posted by Student/Alumni - tommy |
| 5 I would like to be a student at bethel boarding school.I would like to know if I still can come and register for grade 11 2015..!!!
I will be happy if you reply my emai. - Posted by Student/Alumni - remon |
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