Nanwalek School, a rural public school in Homer, AK, serves 81 students from prekindergarten to grade 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency is 10%, which is significantly lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District average of 38%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 11% to 19%, which is lower than the state average of 29% and the district average of 34%.
Science proficiency at is between 21% and 39%, below the state average of 38% and district average of 42%.
Graduation rate is 50%, lower than the state average of 78% and district average of 79%, with overall school ranking declining from #144 in 2011 to #355 in 2023.
Enrollment has remained stable around 80–85 students since 2018, with 100% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a high socioeconomic need level among the predominantly American Indian student body (approximately 85%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nanwalek School serves the southern part of its school district in Homer, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nanwalek School's student population of 60 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nanwalek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nanwalek School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
83%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
4%
Showing 2006–2021. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nanwalek School's ranking?
Nanwalek School is ranked #355 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanwalek School?
The graduation rate of Nanwalek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Nanwalek School?
60 students attend Nanwalek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nanwalek School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nanwalek School offer ?
Nanwalek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nanwalek School part of?
Nanwalek School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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