Unalakleet School in Unalakleet, AK serves 169 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which ranks among the lowest in Alaska for student attention.
Math proficiency is 25–29%, which is lower than the state average of 32%, and reading proficiency is 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 29%.
Science proficiency ranges from 30–39%, below the state average of 38%.
The graduation rate at Unalakleet School is 50%, significantly lower than the Alaska state average of 78% and the Bering Strait School District average of 70%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #118 in 2011 to #285 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of public schools statewide.
Enrollment decreased from 261 students in 1999 to 169 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility increased markedly from 0% prior to 2019 to 69% in 2023, indicating a rising socioeconomic need among this rural Alaska school's student body.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unalakleet School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Unalakleet, AK, encompassing approximately 28,257.2 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 123.2 miles, with the furthest point being 342.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unalakleet School's student population of 173 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Unalakleet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unalakleet School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
87%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
White
6%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unalakleet School's ranking?
Unalakleet School is ranked #285 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unalakleet School?
The graduation rate of Unalakleet School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Unalakleet School?
173 students attend Unalakleet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Unalakleet School students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unalakleet School?
Unalakleet School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unalakleet School offer ?
Unalakleet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unalakleet School part of?
Unalakleet School is part of Bering Strait School District.
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