Shishmaref School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Bottom 50%

Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shishmaref 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving is ≤5% (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: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
: Bottom 50%
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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Shishmaref School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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Shishmaref School's student population of 184 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

184 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Shishmaref School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Shishmaref School by grade.

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Shishmaref School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Shishmaref School is 0.00, 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.

This School

State Level (AK)

#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Shishmaref School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤5%

23%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤5%

29%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤10%

38%

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

15:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shishmaref School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

100%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shishmaref School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Asian

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Hispanic

n/a

Black

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White

n/a

47%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shishmaref School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

14%

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.71

This chart displays the diversity score of Shishmaref School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

≥80%

78%

This chart displays graduation rate of Shishmaref School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

96%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for (19-20)

25%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shishmaref School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bering Strait School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shishmaref School's ranking?

Shishmaref 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 Shishmaref School?

The graduation rate of Shishmaref School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.

How many students attend Shishmaref School?

184 students attend Shishmaref School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Shishmaref School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shishmaref School?

Shishmaref School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.

What grades does Shishmaref School offer ?

Shishmaref School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Shishmaref School part of?

Shishmaref School is part of Bering Strait School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
: ≥80% (Top 30%)
: Bottom 50%
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education