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Cantwell School

29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cantwell 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 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cantwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cantwell School's student population of 8 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cantwell 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 Cantwell School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cantwell School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cantwell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cantwell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cantwell School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
50%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cantwell School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cantwell School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cantwell School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cantwell School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cantwell School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cantwell School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Cantwell School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cantwell School's ranking?
Cantwell School is ranked #37 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
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 Cantwell School?
8 students attend Cantwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cantwell School students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cantwell School?
Cantwell School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cantwell School offer ?
Cantwell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cantwell School part of?
Cantwell School is part of Denali Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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