Nanwalek School
Tel:
(907)281-2210
- Nanwalek School serves 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Nanwalek School's student population of 83 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 83 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nanwalek School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nanwalek School is 0.23, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 87% | 23% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| White | 1% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 73% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nanwalek School is Port Graham School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Port Graham School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Port Graham School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Port Graham School Grades: PK-12 | 37 students
3.0 miles
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907)284-2210 3.0 PK-12 37 - Seldovia Susan B English School Grades: PK-12 | 32 students
9.5 miles
365 Winifred Avenue
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907)234-7616 9.5 PK-12 32 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 105 students
23.5 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 23.5 K-6 105 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
23.5 miles
995 Soundview Ave Suite 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 23.5 3-6 255 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 201 students
23.6 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 23.6 7-8 201
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