Avail School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avail School?
The graduation rate of Avail School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Avail School?
90 students attend Avail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Avail School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
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