Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Newhalen 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newhalen School serves the northeast part of Iliamna, AK, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 83.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newhalen School's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newhalen 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 Newhalen School is 0.28, 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
#361 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
84%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
47%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newhalen School's ranking?
Newhalen School is ranked #361 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newhalen School?
The graduation rate of Newhalen School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Newhalen School?
83 students attend Newhalen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Newhalen School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newhalen School?
Newhalen School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newhalen School offer ?
Newhalen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newhalen School part of?
Newhalen School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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