Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chief Ivan Blunka School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Chief Ivan Blunka School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Chief Ivan Blunka School's student population of 150 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Chief Ivan Blunka School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Ivan Blunka School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
92%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Chief Ivan Blunka School is ranked #417 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chief Ivan Blunka School often compared to?
Chief Ivan Blunka Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Koliganek School, Clarks Point School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Ivan Blunka School?
The graduation rate of Chief Ivan Blunka School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Chief Ivan Blunka School?
150 students attend Chief Ivan Blunka School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chief Ivan Blunka School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Ivan Blunka School?
Chief Ivan Blunka School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chief Ivan Blunka School offer ?
Chief Ivan Blunka School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Ivan Blunka School part of?
Chief Ivan Blunka School is part of Southwest Region School District.
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