Serving 326 students in grades 6-12, Nikiski Middle/senior High 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Nikiski Middle/senior High 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 Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 0.46, 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 is Nikiski Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School is ranked #309 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nikiski Middle/senior High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
326 students attend Nikiski Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Nikiski Middle/senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikiski Middle/senior High School?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nikiski Middle/senior High School offer ?
Nikiski Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nikiski Middle/senior High School part of?
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