Serving 13 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Port Protection 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
23%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
3%
White
(15-16)77%
48%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(15-16)16%
10%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
50%
6%
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 68% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Port Protection School?
13 students attend Port Protection School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Port Protection School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Protection School?
Port Protection School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Port Protection School offer ?
Port Protection School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Port Protection School part of?
Port Protection School is part of Southeast Island School District.
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