Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kokhanok 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 6:1 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: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kokhanok School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kokhanok School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kokhanok 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 Kokhanok School is 0.06, 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
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
97%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kokhanok School's ranking?
Kokhanok 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).
How many students attend Kokhanok School?
35 students attend Kokhanok School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kokhanok School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kokhanok School?
Kokhanok School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kokhanok School offer ?
Kokhanok School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kokhanok School part of?
Kokhanok School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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