Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tatitlek Community 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 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatitlek Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tatitlek Community School's student population of 11 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tatitlek Community School is 0.17, 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
6:1
15:1
American Indian
91%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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).
How many students attend Tatitlek Community School?
11 students attend Tatitlek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tatitlek Community School students are American Indian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatitlek Community School?
Tatitlek Community School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tatitlek Community School offer ?
Tatitlek Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tatitlek Community School part of?
Tatitlek Community School is part of Chugach School District.
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