Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Akutan School ranks in the top 10% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Akutan School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akutan School is 0.10, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Akutan School?
20 students attend Akutan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Akutan School students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akutan School?
Akutan School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Akutan School offer ?
Akutan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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