Tanapag Head Start serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanapag Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tanapag Head Start's student population of 33 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tanapag Head Start is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
33%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
67%
58%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tanapag Head Start?
33 students attend Tanapag Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tanapag Head Start students are Hawaiian, 30% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanapag Head Start?
Tanapag Head Start has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanapag Head Start offer ?
Tanapag Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Tanapag Head Start part of?
Tanapag Head Start is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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