Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sand Point School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Point School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sand Point School's student population of 89 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Point School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Point School is 0.53, 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
#208 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
67%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Point School's ranking?
Sand Point School is ranked #208 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Sand Point School often compared to?
Sand Point Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Cove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sand Point School?
The graduation rate of Sand Point School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sand Point School?
89 students attend Sand Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sand Point School students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Point School?
Sand Point School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Point School offer ?
Sand Point School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Point School part of?
Sand Point School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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