Napaaqtugmiut School

#2 Airport Rd
Noatak, AK 99761
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Napaaqtugmiut School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Napaaqtugmiut School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Napaaqtugmiut School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Napaaqtugmiut 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 Napaaqtugmiut School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#403 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
32%
≤5%
29%
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
99%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
≥80%
78%
(22-23)
77.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Napaaqtugmiut School's ranking?
Napaaqtugmiut School is ranked #403 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Napaaqtugmiut School?
The graduation rate of Napaaqtugmiut School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Napaaqtugmiut School?
161 students attend Napaaqtugmiut School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Napaaqtugmiut School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Napaaqtugmiut School?
Napaaqtugmiut School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Napaaqtugmiut School offer ?
Napaaqtugmiut School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Napaaqtugmiut School part of?
Napaaqtugmiut School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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