Serving 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whale Pass 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 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Whale Pass 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 Whale Pass School is 0.42, 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.
Whale Pass 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 Whale Pass School?
17 students attend Whale Pass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whale Pass School students are White, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whale Pass School?
Whale Pass School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whale Pass School offer ?
Whale Pass School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whale Pass School part of?
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