Port Alexander School
Port Alexander School serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Port Alexander School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Port Alexander School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Port Alexander School's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 10 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Port Alexander School is ranked within the top 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Port Alexander School is 0.00, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 100% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 27% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southeast Island School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Port Alexander School is Kake Elementary & High School (57.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kake Kake Elementary & High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 101 students10
57.1 miles
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741 57.1 PK-12 101 - Ketchikan Whale Pass School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 18 students10
57.5 miles
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320 57.5 PK-12 18 - Ketchikan Naukati School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 18 students10
61.2 miles
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121 61.2 PK-12 18 - Sitka Baranof Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 201 students
61.4 miles
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825 61.4 PK-1 201 - Sitka Pacific High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
61.4 miles
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525 61.4 9-12 30
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