Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Thorne Bay 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thorne Bay School's student population of 61 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay School is 0.41, 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
#236 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
31%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorne Bay School's ranking?
Thorne Bay School is ranked #236 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thorne Bay School?
The graduation rate of Thorne Bay School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thorne Bay School?
61 students attend Thorne Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thorne Bay School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorne Bay School?
Thorne Bay School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thorne Bay School offer ?
Thorne Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorne Bay School part of?
Thorne Bay School is part of Southeast Island School District.
School Reviews
5 4/9/2015
We will miss Principal Rob O'Neal :(
Rob really connects with the kids. I know they will miss Rob O'Neal :(
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