Serving 39 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 95% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Harbor School serves the southeast part of Old Harbor, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Harbor School's student population of 39 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Old Harbor 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 Old Harbor School is 0.24, 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
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
87%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
White
5%
47%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
73%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
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 (14-15)
9%
5%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 13-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 Old Harbor School's ranking?
Old Harbor School is ranked #286 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
39 students attend Old Harbor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Old Harbor School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% 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 15:1.
What grades does Old Harbor School offer ?
Old Harbor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Harbor School part of?
Old Harbor School is part of Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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