Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nelson Island Area 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 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 169 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Nelson Island Area 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 Nelson Island Area School is 0.02, 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.
Nelson Island Area School is ranked #417 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?
≤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 Nelson Island Area School?
The graduation rate of Nelson Island Area School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nelson Island Area School?
169 students attend Nelson Island Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nelson Island Area School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Island Area School?
Nelson Island Area School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nelson Island Area School offer ?
Nelson Island Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson Island Area School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 169 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
