Denali Peak vs. Akutan School
Should I attend Denali Peak or Akutan School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Akutan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Overview
Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Denali Peak ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Akutan 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 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
879 students
20 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
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10:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#298 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
46
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Grade 1 Students
49
1
Grade 2 Students
64
2
Grade 3 Students
65
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Grade 4 Students
73
4
Grade 5 Students
59
1
Grade 6 Students
81
3
Grade 7 Students
65
2
Grade 8 Students
69
2
Grade 9 Students
66
1
Grade 10 Students
59
4
Grade 11 Students
69
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Grade 12 Students
74
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
85%
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
10%
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% Black
4%
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% White
58%
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% Hawaiian
3%
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% Two or more races
16%
15%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
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