Shishmaref School

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Shishmaref, AK 99772
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Bottom 50%
Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shishmaref 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shishmaref School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Shishmaref School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shishmaref 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#413 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Shishmaref School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
100%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Shishmaref School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Shishmaref School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
25%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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 Shishmaref School's ranking?
Shishmaref School is ranked #413 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shishmaref School?
The graduation rate of Shishmaref School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Shishmaref School?
198 students attend Shishmaref School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shishmaref School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shishmaref School?
Shishmaref School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shishmaref School offer ?
Shishmaref School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shishmaref School part of?
Shishmaref School is part of Bering Strait School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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