Takotna Community School

About Takotna Community School

Takotna Community School is a small K-12 school located in the remote village of Takotna, Alaska. The school serves the local community of about 60 people, mostly of Yup’ik Eskimo heritage. The school is the only educational institution in the area and is the hub of the community.
The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students, including core academic classes, as well as art, music, and physical education. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
The school is well-known for its commitment to the community. It provides a safe and nurturing environment for its students, and the staff is dedicated to helping each student reach his or her full potential. The school also works to promote cultural awareness and respect for the Yup’ik Eskimo culture.
Takotna Community School is a great example of how a small school can make a big difference in its community. The school’s commitment to its students and its dedication to the community are a testament to the power of education.

Address:	1 River Rd Takotna, AK 99675
Phone:	(907) 298-2115
Site:	education.alaska.gov/DOE_Rolodex/SchoolCalendar/Home/SchoolDetails/210050
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	14 students

Overview Takotna Community School

Takotna Community School serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Takotna Community School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1. Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Takotna Community School

Takotna Community School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Takotna Community School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.