Kobuk School

101 Mushers Way
Kobuk, AK 99751
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kobuk 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kobuk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Kobuk School's student population of 35 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kobuk 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 Kobuk School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kobuk School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kobuk School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kobuk School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kobuk School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
91%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kobuk School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kobuk School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kobuk School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kobuk School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kobuk School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Kobuk School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kobuk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kobuk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kobuk School's ranking?
Kobuk School is ranked #268 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kobuk School?
The graduation rate of Kobuk School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Kobuk School?
35 students attend Kobuk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kobuk School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kobuk School?
Kobuk School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kobuk School offer ?
Kobuk School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kobuk School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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