Port Graham School
Tel:
(907) 284-2210
- Port Graham School serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Port Graham School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Port Graham School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Port Graham School's student population of 33 students has grown by 22% 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 | 33 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Port Graham School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Graham School is 0.57, 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 | #352 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 40% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 46% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 55% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | n/a | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 36% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough 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 Graham School is Nanwalek School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Nanwalek School Grades: PK-12 | 79 students
3.0 miles
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210 3.0 PK-12 79 - Seldovia Susan B English School Grades: PK-12 | 35 students
7.6 miles
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616 7.6 PK-12 35 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 122 students
22.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728 22.3 K-6 122 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
22.3 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 22.3 7-8 191 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
22.3 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 22.3 3-6 255
School Reviews
Recent Articles
A number of school districts either have or are considering homework-free weekend policies, but the idea is not without its share of controversy. We’ll take a look at both sides of the issue.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
