Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Klukwan School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Klukwan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Klukwan School's student population of 5 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Klukwan School is 0.65, 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)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
40%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
72%
39%
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 36% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Klukwan School?
5 students attend Klukwan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Klukwan School students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klukwan School?
Klukwan School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Klukwan School offer ?
Klukwan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Klukwan School part of?
Klukwan School is part of Chatham School District.
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