Marathon School
Marathon School serves 4 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 71%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 81%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marathon School's student population of 4 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marathon School is 0.38, 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)
(09-10)<50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
79%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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