Serving 2,771 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Raven School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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: 2,771 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 55% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raven School's student population of 2,771 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raven School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raven School is 0.59, 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
#183 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raven School's ranking?
Raven School is ranked #183 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raven School?
The graduation rate of Raven School is 55%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Raven School?
2,771 students attend Raven School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Raven School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Raven School offer ?
Raven School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Raven School part of?
Raven School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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