Wales School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Wales School
Wales School is an independent school in the United Kingdom. It is located in the small town of Wales, in the county of Powys, and is one of the oldest schools in Wales. The school was established in 1662 and has been providing education for over 350 years.
Wales School is a co-educational school, with a student body of around 500 pupils. It offers a wide range of courses, from academic subjects such as English, Maths and Science, to practical subjects such as Art, Music and Drama. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, societies and outdoor activities.
The school has a strong commitment to the local community, and has a policy of giving back to the community. It works actively with local charities, and has a strong focus on sustainability. The school has a number of green initiatives, such as solar panels and a vegetable garden, and is working to reduce its carbon footprint.
Wales School is a great choice for students looking for an independent school with a strong commitment to the local community. It offers a wide range of courses and activities, and is dedicated to providing a quality education for its pupils.
Address:
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783Phone:
(907) 664-3021
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
42 students
Overview Wales School
Wales School serves 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Wales 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 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Verdict on Wales School
Wales 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 Wales School is 0.10, 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.