Avail School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)29%
23%
Asian
(19-20)6%
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
7%
Black
(19-20)7%
3%
White
(19-20)12%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)22%
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)14%
11%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-49%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avail School?
The graduation rate of Avail School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Avail School?
90 students attend Avail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Avail School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Avail School offer ?
Avail School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Avail School part of?
Avail School is part of Anchorage School District.
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