Alaska Gateway School District
School District · Tok, Alaska
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$42,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$42,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Alaska Gateway School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alaska Gateway School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tok School
Tok · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tetlin School
Tok · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mentasta Lake School
Mentasta Lake · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#34 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$42,798
+$17,110 vs Alaska median
District size
369 students
Smaller than Alaska median
The short answer
Alaska Gateway School District ranks #34 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Alaska Gateway School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tok School (6.6/10), Tetlin School (6.0/10), and Mentasta Lake School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Alaska Gateway School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tok School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tetlin School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mentasta Lake School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Walter Northway School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Alaska Reach Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alaska Gateway School District
Alaska Gateway School District is a Tok, Alaska school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 369 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $42,798 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Alaska Gateway School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tok School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Alaska Gateway School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Alaska Gateway School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alaska Gateway School District with test data.
Schools in Alaska Gateway School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Tok
- Total Enrollment
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District has 8 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alaska Gateway School District?
The average composite rating for Alaska Gateway School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District spends $42,798 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alaska Gateway School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alaska Gateway School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alaska Gateway School District?
Tok School is the highest-rated school in Alaska Gateway School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Alaska Gateway School District?
Across schools in Alaska Gateway School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alaska Gateway School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Alaska Gateway School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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