Susan B English School serves 45 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 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 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susan B English School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Susan B English School's student population of 45 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susan B English School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Susan B English School is 0.72, 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
#178 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
5%
3%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan B English School's ranking?
Susan B English School is ranked #178 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan B English School?
The graduation rate of Susan B English School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 75%.
How many students attend Susan B English School?
45 students attend Susan B English School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Susan B English School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susan B English School?
Susan B English School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Susan B English School offer ?
Susan B English School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Susan B English School part of?
Susan B English School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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