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Thorne Bay School

1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Thorne Bay 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thorne Bay School's student population of 61 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay School is 0.41, 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)
#236 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thorne Bay School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thorne Bay 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.
21-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thorne Bay 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.
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thorne Bay School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thorne Bay School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thorne Bay School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Thorne Bay School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thorne Bay School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thorne Bay 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 Reduced Lunch (21-22)
31%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thorne Bay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorne Bay School's ranking?
Thorne Bay School is ranked #236 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thorne Bay School?
The graduation rate of Thorne Bay School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thorne Bay School?
61 students attend Thorne Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thorne Bay School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorne Bay School?
Thorne Bay School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thorne Bay School offer ?
Thorne Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorne Bay School part of?
Thorne Bay School is part of Southeast Island School District.

School Reviews
5   4/9/2015
We will miss Principal Rob O'Neal :( Rob really connects with the kids. I know they will miss Rob O'Neal :(
- Posted by Parent - milli

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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