Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Port Lions 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 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 20 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AK
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Port Lions 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 Port Lions School is 0.50, 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.
Port Lions School is ranked #26 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).
How many students attend Port Lions School?
20 students attend Port Lions School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Port Lions School students are American Indian, and 45% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Lions School?
Port Lions School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Port Lions School offer ?
Port Lions School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Lions School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 20 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
