Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glacier Valley Elementary serves the west part of Juneau, AK, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School's student population of 322 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is 0.77, which is more 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
#232 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
28%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School's ranking?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is ranked #232 out of 441 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
322 students attend Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School offer ?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School part of?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School located?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is located in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Mendenhall Valley.
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