Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Larsen Bay School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
85%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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 40% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
How many students attend Larsen Bay School?
13 students attend Larsen Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Larsen Bay School students are American Indian, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larsen Bay School?
Larsen Bay School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Larsen Bay School offer ?
Larsen Bay School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Larsen Bay School part of?
Larsen Bay School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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