Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tikigaq 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tikigaq School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tikigaq 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 Tikigaq School is 0.18, 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
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
90%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tikigaq School's ranking?
Tikigaq School is ranked #417 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tikigaq School?
The graduation rate of Tikigaq School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Tikigaq School?
268 students attend Tikigaq School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tikigaq School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tikigaq School?
Tikigaq School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tikigaq School offer ?
Tikigaq School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tikigaq School part of?
Tikigaq School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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