Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nwabsd Home School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The NWABSD Home School serves the entire district of Kotzebue, AK, encompassing an extensive attendance zone of approximately 40,619 square miles. Families within this area typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being up to 229 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nwabsd Home School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nwabsd Home School's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nwabsd Home School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
92%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nwabsd Home School?
The graduation rate of Nwabsd Home School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nwabsd Home School?
25 students attend Nwabsd Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nwabsd Home School students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nwabsd Home School?
Nwabsd Home School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nwabsd Home School offer ?
Nwabsd Home School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nwabsd Home School part of?
Nwabsd Home School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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