Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Old Harbor 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Harbor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Harbor School's student population of 32 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Harbor School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Harbor School is 0.37, 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
#298 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
78%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
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 Old Harbor School's ranking?
Old Harbor School is ranked #298 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Harbor School?
The graduation rate of Old Harbor School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Old Harbor School?
32 students attend Old Harbor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Old Harbor School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Harbor School?
Old Harbor School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Harbor School offer ?
Old Harbor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Harbor School part of?
Old Harbor School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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