Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nenana City 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Nenana City 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 Nenana City School is 0.52, 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.
Nenana City School is ranked #338 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nenana City School?
The graduation rate of Nenana City School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nenana City School?
187 students attend Nenana City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nenana City School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nenana City School?
Nenana City School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nenana City School offer ?
Nenana City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nenana City School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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