Shishmaref School

About Shishmaref School

Shishmaref School is a public K-12 school located in the small Alaska Native village of Shishmaref, Alaska. The school serves the village and surrounding area, providing a quality education to the students of the community. The school is well-known for its strong academic program, as well as its commitment to the preservation of Alaska Native culture and language.
Shishmaref School has a long history of success in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2009, as well as numerous state and local awards. The school is also a leader in technology, with a strong emphasis on the integration of technology into the classroom.
The school is also committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy, and works hard to ensure that all students feel safe and respected.
Shishmaref School is a great example of a school that is committed to providing a quality education to its students, while also preserving the culture and language of the Alaska Native people. It is a great place for students to learn and grow, and to become successful members of their community.

Address:	Seaview Ln Shishmaref, AK 99772
Phone:	(907) 649-3021
Site:	sites.google.com/bssd.org/shishmarefschool/home
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	196 students

Overview Shishmaref School

Shishmaref School serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Shishmaref 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 6-9% (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 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Shishmaref School

Shishmaref 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 Shishmaref 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.