Whale Pass School

About Whale Pass School

Whale Pass School is a small K-12 school located in the small town of Whale Pass, Alaska. The school is known for its strong academic programs and for its commitment to providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds and cultures.
The school offers a wide range of courses, from core subjects such as math, science, and English, to electives such as art, music, and physical education. Whale Pass School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and volunteer opportunities.
Whale Pass School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school has a strong emphasis on character education and provides a variety of programs and services to support students’ social and emotional development. The school also offers a wide range of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
Whale Pass School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education and creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Address:	126 Bayview Rd Ketchikan, AK 99950
Phone:	(907) 846-5320
Site:	sites.google.com/a/sisd.org/whale-pass/
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	20 students

Overview Whale Pass School

Whale Pass School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Whale Pass School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Whale Pass School

Whale Pass School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Whale Pass 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.