Newhalen School

About Newhalen School

Newhalen School is a public elementary school located in Newhalen, Alaska. It serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District. Newhalen School is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. The school emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students, families, and the community.
The school offers a variety of activities and programs to help students reach their full potential. The curriculum focuses on core academic subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, physical education, and after-school clubs.
Newhalen School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The faculty and staff are committed to helping each student reach their highest potential. The school is also committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community.

Address:	School Rd Iliamna, AK 99606
Phone:	(907) 571-1211
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	87 students

Overview Newhalen School

Newhalen School serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Newhalen 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 20-29% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Newhalen School

Newhalen 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 Newhalen School is 0.15, 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.