Akutan School

About Akutan School

Akutan School is a small K-12 school located in the remote fishing village of Akutan, Alaska. The school serves around 100 students, and is the only school in the community. Akutan School is a unique learning environment, where students are encouraged to explore their cultural heritage, develop their academic and technical skills, and grow into responsible citizens.
The school offers a wide range of classes and activities, including language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, music, and technology. There is also a strong emphasis on traditional Alaskan culture, with classes in subsistence hunting, fishing, and traditional crafts. The school also has a library, computer lab, and a gymnasium.
The school community is close-knit and supportive, and the staff works hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Akutan School is a unique place to learn and grow, and it is a great place for students to explore their potential and develop their skills.

Address:	202 Volcano Dr Akutan, AK 99553
Phone:	(907) 698-2205
Site:	www.aebsd.org/
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	17 students

Overview Akutan School

Akutan School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Akutan 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 ≤20% (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 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Akutan School

Akutan 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 Akutan School is 0.39, 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.