Shungnak School

#6 West River Rd
Shungnak, AK 99773
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shungnak 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shungnak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Shungnak School's student population of 84 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shungnak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shungnak School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shungnak School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shungnak 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shungnak 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shungnak School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
97%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shungnak School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shungnak School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shungnak School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shungnak School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shungnak School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Shungnak School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Shungnak School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shungnak School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shungnak School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shungnak School's ranking?
Shungnak School is ranked #374 out of 459 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shungnak School?
The graduation rate of Shungnak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Shungnak School?
84 students attend Shungnak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shungnak School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shungnak School?
Shungnak School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shungnak School offer ?
Shungnak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shungnak School part of?
Shungnak School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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