Akiachak School
16 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Akiachak School
Akiachak School is a public school located in Akiachak, Alaska. It serves the community of Akiachak and the surrounding villages of Tuluksak and Akiak. The school is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District and offers classes from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Akiachak School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. It has a strong emphasis on academic excellence and preparing students for college and career success. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and outdoor activities.
The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all its students. It has a variety of programs to help students succeed, such as tutoring, mentoring, and counseling. The school also has a strong focus on cultural and language preservation, and works with the local Yup’ik community to ensure that students are exposed to their heritage and language.
Akiachak School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It provides a strong academic foundation and a wide range of extracurricular activities to help students succeed.
Address:
Akiachak #51100
Akiachak, AK 99551Phone:
(907) 825-3616
Site:
Grades:
K – 12
Enrollment:
214 students
Overview Akiachak School
Akiachak School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Akiachak School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Verdict on Akiachak School
Akiachak School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Akiachak School is 0.02, 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.