Susan B English School
Susan B English School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Susan B English School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Susan B English School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Susan B English School's student population of 35 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 35 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
Susan B English School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Susan B English School is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #199 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 37% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 51% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | ≥50% | 75% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Susan B English School is Port Graham School (7.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Port Graham School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 33 students10
7.6 miles
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210 7.6 PK-12 33 - Homer Nanwalek School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 79 students10
9.5 miles
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210 9.5 PK-12 79 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
14.8 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728 14.8 K-6 122 - Homer Homer Middle School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 191 students10
14.8 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 14.8 7-8 191 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-6 | 255 students10
14.8 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 14.8 3-6 255
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