Lewis Angapak Memorial School

About Lewis Angapak Memorial School

Lewis Angapak Memorial School is a small, rural school located in the remote village of Kugluktuk, Nunavut. The school was established in 1998 as a way to honor the memory of the late Lewis Angapak, a beloved elder and respected leader in the community. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and is a vital part of the community.
The school strives to provide a quality education for all of its students, and its curriculum includes language, culture, and traditional Inuit knowledge. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art.
Lewis Angapak Memorial School is a place where students can learn, grow, and develop into strong, confident individuals. It is a place where students can gain a better understanding of their culture and heritage, and where they can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the future.

Address:	119 Village Rd Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
Phone:	(907) 256-2415
Site:	tuntutuliak.lksd.org/
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	153 students

Overview Lewis Angapak Memorial School

Lewis Angapak Memorial School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Lewis Angapak 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 ≤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 ≤20% (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 Lewis Angapak Memorial School

Lewis Angapak 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 Lewis Angapak 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.