Nunamiut School

114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nunamiut 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 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nunamiut School's student population of 96 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
96 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Nunamiut 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 Nunamiut School is 0.24, 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)
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nunamiut School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nunamiut 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.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nunamiut 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.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nunamiut School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
86%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Nunamiut 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%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nunamiut School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nunamiut School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nunamiut 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 Nunamiut School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Nunamiut School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nunamiut School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nunamiut 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 (12-13)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nunamiut School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nunamiut School's ranking?
Nunamiut 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 Nunamiut School?
The graduation rate of Nunamiut School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nunamiut School?
96 students attend Nunamiut School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nunamiut School students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nunamiut School?
Nunamiut School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nunamiut School offer ?
Nunamiut School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nunamiut School part of?
Nunamiut School is part of North Slope Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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