Nelson Island Area School

About Nelson Island Area School

Nelson Island Area School is a public school located in the Nelson Island region of British Columbia, Canada. The school serves the educational needs of students from kindergarten to grade 12. It is part of the School District 69 Qualicum Beach-Parksville.
Nelson Island Area School is an inclusive learning environment that offers a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities. It is committed to providing quality education and opportunities for students to develop their full potential. The school also offers a range of special programs such as First Nations Education, Outdoor Education, and International Education.
The school has a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and engagement. The school also provides a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, and drama.
Nelson Island Area School is focused on helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in the future. It is committed to helping students become responsible citizens, active learners, and engaged members of the community.

Address:	101 Sunny Side Rd Toksook Bay, AK 99637
Phone:	(907) 427-7815
Site:	toksookbay.lksd.org/home
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	174 students

Overview Nelson Island Area School

Nelson Island Area School serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Nelson Island Area 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 11-19% (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 Nelson Island Area School

Nelson Island Area 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 Nelson Island Area 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.