White Mountain School

55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, White Mountain 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

White Mountain School's student population of 72 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

White Mountain 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 White Mountain School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#363 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of White Mountain School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White Mountain 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White Mountain 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of White Mountain School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in White Mountain 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%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in White Mountain School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in White Mountain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
49%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in White Mountain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Mountain School's ranking?
White Mountain School is ranked #363 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend White Mountain School?
72 students attend White Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of White Mountain School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Mountain School?
White Mountain School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Mountain School offer ?
White Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Mountain School part of?
White Mountain School is part of Bering Strait School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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