Sand Point School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Sand Point School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Sand Point School's student population of 96 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Point School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sand Point School is 0.61, 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
#236 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
59%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Point School's ranking?
Sand Point School is ranked #236 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 77%.
How many students attend Sand Point School?
96 students attend Sand Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sand Point School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Point School?
Sand Point School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
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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