Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nenana City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nenana City School serves the entire district of Nenana, AK, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 194 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Nenana City 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 Nenana City School is 0.53, 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
#308 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
63%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #308 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 78%.
How many students attend Nenana City School?
194 students attend Nenana City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nenana City School students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nenana City School?
Nenana City School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nenana City School offer ?
Nenana City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nenana City School part of?
Nenana City School is part of Nenana City School District.
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