Larsen Bay School (Closed 2023)

Main St
Larsen Bay, AK 99624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(17-18)
<50%
40%
(17-18)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
85%
22%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
47%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.26

Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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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