St. George School (Closed 2018)

#1 Elementary
Saint George Island, AK 99591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
St. George School serves 6 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
6 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(10-11)
≥50%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. George 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. George 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of St. George School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in St. George 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%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. George School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
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This chart displays the diversity score of St. George School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AK state average).
How many students attend St. George School?
6 students attend St. George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of St. George School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. George School?
St. George School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. George School offer ?
St. George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is St. George School part of?
St. George School is part of Pribilof School District.

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