Serving 133 students in grades 7-12, Effie Kokrine Charter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Effie Kokrine Charter School's student population of 133 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Effie Kokrine Charter 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 Effie Kokrine Charter School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
64%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Effie Kokrine Charter School's ranking?
Effie Kokrine Charter School is ranked #402 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Effie Kokrine Charter School?
The graduation rate of Effie Kokrine Charter School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Effie Kokrine Charter School?
133 students attend Effie Kokrine Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Effie Kokrine Charter School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Effie Kokrine Charter School?
Effie Kokrine Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Effie Kokrine Charter School offer ?
Effie Kokrine Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Effie Kokrine Charter School part of?
Effie Kokrine Charter School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2021
This is a great school the teachers always try to help you, give you their time in the day and give you advice on life in general and the tutors are always open to help, as my kid says. I personally don't know how it is but the teachers seem amazing!
1 2/11/2021
Teachers don't communicate with parents at all and don't really care to help students pass their classes. Send your kids to a real school that wants the best for your children.
5 2/26/2018
This is my 9th year working at this school and I have been in the district since 1990. This school by far is the best for teacher/student interaction. I have seen our teachers and staff bend over backwards and stand on their heads for these kids. Meaning they are always there and looking for ways to help and guide these kiddos. The answer is not "close down the school" but help build these students up and prepare them for life. The kids and staff say this school is home and we are family~
4 2/25/2017
This school means the world to the students who go to Effie Kokrine. "I love my school," one Senior said in 12/2016. "Why?" "Because I'm at home here. It's the only constant thing in my life." Effie serves students in grades 7-12 with waiting lists for all the high school grades (2/2017). We have intensive literacy programs grades 7-8, and zero staff turnover since 2014. We've got rising test scores and we're working hard to improve. 11 teachers and 1 head teacher/principal. We know our students. Our students know us. We turn on a dime to meet kids' needs. We work hard to show respect and honor Alaska's native cultures and teach and celebrate cultural learning and values. Our students meet the same graduation requirements as every other school in the district. Both students and teachers like being here.
2 12/7/2015
Close it down and send the kids to a good school. Very lacking in education performance.
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