Susan B English School
Tel:
(907)234-7616
- Susan B English School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Susan B English School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Susan B English School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Susan B English School's student population of 35 students has declined by 14% 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 20% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Susan B English School is 0.58, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #51 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 38% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 52% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate (15-16) | ≥50% | 75% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 40% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Port Graham School Grades: PK-12 | 33 students
7.6 miles
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907)284-2210 7.6 PK-12 33 - Homer Nanwalek School Grades: PK-12 | 79 students
9.5 miles
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907)281-2210 9.5 PK-12 79 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 122 students
14.8 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 14.8 K-6 122 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
14.8 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 14.8 7-8 191 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
14.8 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 14.8 3-6 255
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