For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 631 students in Southwest Region School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Southwest Region School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Southwest Region School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.71
# American Indian Students
580 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
92%
22%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
11 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
2%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
53
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,556 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,038 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District manages 8 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District is ranked #42 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Region School District?
92% of Southwest Region School District students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Region School District?
Southwest Region School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Southwest Region School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,038 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
