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#285 of 412 schools in AK
Alak School
School · North Slope Borough School District · Wainwright, AK
A North Slope Borough School District school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 10, Wainwright, AK 99782
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alak School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alak School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,750
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
3.6%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in North Slope Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kali SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Meade River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
| Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 163 | Compare → |
| Nunamiut SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Slope Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $41,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alak School is listed in North Slope Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alak School
Alak School is a public school in Wainwright, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alak School
What grades does Alak School serve?
Alak School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Alak School?
Alak School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alak School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alak School rank in AK?
Alak School ranks #285 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Alak School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alak School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alak School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alak School a charter school?
No, Alak School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alak School a Title I school?
No, Alak School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.0%
- Phone
- (907) 763-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99782)
- 612
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99782; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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