Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Kiita Learning Community 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 <50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiita Learning Community's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kiita Learning Community is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
93%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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 68% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kiita Learning Community?
The graduation rate of Kiita Learning Community is 40-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Kiita Learning Community?
42 students attend Kiita Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kiita Learning Community students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiita Learning Community?
Kiita Learning Community has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kiita Learning Community offer ?
Kiita Learning Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kiita Learning Community part of?
Kiita Learning Community is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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![Kiita Learning Community - Graduation Ceremony 2023 [Live Stream]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z0SIqtY-gwY/0.jpg "Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates from the Kiita Learning Community! What an awesome achievement. 👏👏👏The Kiita 2023 Graduation Ceremony Live-Stream is brought to you by volunteer students in Mr. Emmanuel Samuelu’s Media Production class at Barrow High School. This year’s team of students consisted of Marvellous (11th Grade), Gabriel (10th Grade), Isabel (10th Grade), and Paul (7th Grade).They worked in collaboration with Kiita Learning Community, Eben Hopson Middle School, NSBSD InfoTech Department, Amazing Church AK, and KBRW. It's not easy to fly every relative to the Top of the World, but through technology and these students’ skills, we can bring the Top of the World to families across the world, especially for moments as big as this!Next, they will be hosting the live stream for the Barrow High School 2023 Graduation Ceremony in the gymnasium. Let’s hope for the best!(This is a North Slope Borough School District page with student-led content and projects from Mr. Samuelu's classes. This is not the personal page of Emmanuel Samuelu.)")
![Kiita Learning Community - Graduation Ceremony 2021 [Live Stream]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vAwmrt48x7o/0.jpg "Congratulations to the Kiita Learning Community Class of 2021!!! Graduation Ceremony Live Stream(This is a North Slope Borough School District page with student-led content and projects from Mr. Samuelu's classes. This is not the personal page of Emmanuel Samuelu.)")
