Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Shungnak 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 ≤10% (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.
Shungnak 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 Shungnak School is 0.06, 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.
Shungnak School is ranked #374 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shungnak School?
The graduation rate of Shungnak School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Shungnak School?
84 students attend Shungnak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shungnak School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shungnak School?
Shungnak School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shungnak School offer ?
Shungnak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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