Dena'ina School (Closed 2012)

School Road
Pedro Bay, AK 99647
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 81%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
9 students
This chart displays total students of Dena'ina School by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Dena'ina School by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(09-10)
≥50%
71%
(09-10)
≥50%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dena'ina School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(14-15)
78%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dena'ina School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
7%
Black
(14-15)
n/a
3%
White
(14-15)
22%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dena'ina School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
9%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Dena'ina School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
33%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dena'ina School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
33%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dena'ina School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
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 71% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% AK state average).
How many students attend Dena'ina School?
9 students attend Dena'ina School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dena'ina School students are American Indian, and 22% of students are White.
What grades does Dena'ina School offer ?
Dena'ina School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dena'ina School part of?
Dena'ina School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.

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