Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Newhalen 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newhalen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Newhalen School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newhalen 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 Newhalen School is 0.25, 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
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
86%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newhalen School's ranking?
Newhalen School is ranked #374 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newhalen School?
The graduation rate of Newhalen School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Newhalen School?
87 students attend Newhalen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newhalen School students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newhalen School?
Newhalen School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newhalen School offer ?
Newhalen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Newhalen School part of?
Newhalen School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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