Serving 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Howard Valentine Coffman Cove 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 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School's student population of 18 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove 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 Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is 0.20, 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
#37 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Howard Valentine Coffman Cove 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).
What is the graduation rate of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
The graduation rate of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 76%.
How many students attend Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
18 students attend Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School offer ?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School part of?
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is part of Southeast Island School District.
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