Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School

About Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School

Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School is a small remote school located in the Nunavut region of Canada. It serves approximately 50 students in grades 1-12. The school is named after Ket’acik, a local Inuit leader, and aapalluk, a legendary Inuit hunter. The school is dedicated to providing quality education and cultural enrichment to its students.
Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School offers a variety of educational programs, including traditional Inuit culture, language, and values. The school also provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, science, and English. Additionally, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art.
The school is committed to creating an environment that is safe and supportive for all students. The staff at Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. They strive to create a positive learning environment that encourages students to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School is a unique and valuable part of the Nunavut community. The school is dedicated to providing quality education and cultural enrichment to its students. It is a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	107 Village Rd Kwethluk, AK 99621
Phone:	(907) 757-6014
Site:	kwethluk.lksd.org/
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	248 students

Overview Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School

Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial 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 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Verdict on Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial School

Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial 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 Ket’acik/aapalluk Memorial 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.