Slana School

Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Slana School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Slana School's student population of 15 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Slana School is 0.56, 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)
(18-19)
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Slana 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Slana 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
60%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Slana School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Slana School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
White
27%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Slana School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Slana School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Slana 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 (07-08)
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Slana School?
15 students attend Slana School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Slana School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slana School?
Slana School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slana School offer ?
Slana School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Slana School part of?
Slana School is part of Copper River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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