Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Denali Peak ranks in the top 30% 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 is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Denali Peak ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denali Peak is 0.62, 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denali Peak?
The graduation rate of Denali Peak is 65-69%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Denali Peak?
735 students attend Denali Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Denali Peak students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Denali Peak offer ?
Denali Peak offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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