Larsen Bay School
Larsen Bay School serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-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.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Larsen Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Larsen Bay School's student population of 13 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Larsen Bay School is 0.26, 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)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
85%
23%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
There are some very capable students here.
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