Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kiana 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiana School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kiana School's student population of 104 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kiana School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiana School is 0.15, 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
#382 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
92%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiana School's ranking?
Kiana School is ranked #382 out of 443 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kiana School?
The graduation rate of Kiana School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kiana School?
104 students attend Kiana School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kiana School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiana School?
Kiana School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kiana School offer ?
Kiana School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiana School part of?
Kiana School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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