Nenana City School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Nenana City School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nenana City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nenana City School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nenana City School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nenana City School is 0.56, 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
#278 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
60%
22%

Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
1%
2%

White
27%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nenana City School's ranking?
Nenana City School is ranked #278 out of 443 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nenana City School?
The graduation rate of Nenana City School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nenana City School?
162 students attend Nenana City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nenana City School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nenana City School?
Nenana City School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nenana City School offer ?
Nenana City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nenana City School part of?
Nenana City School is part of Nenana City School District.
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