White Mountain School
Tel:
(907)638-3021
- White Mountain School serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
White Mountain School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- White Mountain School's student population of 71 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 71 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- White Mountain School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 6:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of White Mountain School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 99% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| White | 1% | 47% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bering Strait School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to White Mountain School is Martin L. Olson School (14.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Martin L. Olson School (14.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martin L. Olson School (14.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nome Martin L. Olson School Grades: PK-12 | 52 students
14.3 miles
40 Main Street
Nome, AK 99762
(907)779-3021 14.3 PK-12 52 - Elim Aniguiin School Grades: PK-12 | 115 students
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29 Main Street
Elim, AK 99739
(907)890-3021 33.8 PK-12 115 - Nome Nome Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 373 students
60.2 miles
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Nome, AK 99762
(907)443-5299 60.2 PK-6 373 - Nome Anvil City Science Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 59 students
60.3 miles
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Highway
Nome, AK 99762
(907)443-6207 60.3 5-8 59 - Nome Extensions Correspondence Grades: K-12 | 15 students
60.3 miles
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Highway
Nome, AK 99762
(907)443-2231 60.3 K-12 15
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