Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nanwalek 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek School is 0.27, 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.
Nanwalek School is ranked #364 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanwalek School?
The graduation rate of Nanwalek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nanwalek School?
81 students attend Nanwalek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nanwalek School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nanwalek School offer ?
Nanwalek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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