Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nikolaevsk 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 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nikolaevsk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nikolaevsk School's student population of 30 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nikolaevsk School 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)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
59%
4%
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).
What is the graduation rate of Nikolaevsk School?
The graduation rate of Nikolaevsk School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nikolaevsk School?
30 students attend Nikolaevsk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nikolaevsk School students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikolaevsk School?
Nikolaevsk School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nikolaevsk School offer ?
Nikolaevsk School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nikolaevsk School part of?
Nikolaevsk School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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