Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Skagway School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 145 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Skagway School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skagway School is 0.34, 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.
Skagway School is ranked #5 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skagway School?
The graduation rate of Skagway School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Skagway School?
145 students attend Skagway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Skagway School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skagway School?
Skagway School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skagway School offer ?
Skagway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 145 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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