Serving 174 students in grades 6-12, Unalaska Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unalaska Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 212.7 square miles in Unalaska, AK. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unalaska Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Unalaska Jr/sr High School's student population of 174 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Inspired to Navigate Opportunities along Unique, Personal Journeys
School Rankings
Unalaska Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unalaska Jr/sr High School is 0.67, 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
#86 out of 441 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
53%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unalaska Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Unalaska Jr/sr High School is ranked #86 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Unalaska Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Unalaska Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul School, Eagle's View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unalaska Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Unalaska Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Unalaska Jr/sr High School?
174 students attend Unalaska Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Unalaska Jr/sr High School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unalaska Jr/sr High School?
Unalaska Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unalaska Jr/sr High School offer ?
Unalaska Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unalaska Jr/sr High School part of?
Unalaska Jr/sr High School is part of Unalaska City School District.
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