Below Average
#370 of 412 schools in AK
Alaska Reach Academy
School · Alaska Gateway School District · Tok, AK
An Alaska Gateway School District school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 454, Tok, AK 99780
- Math 10% proficient (2014)
- Reading 30% proficient (2014)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alaska Reach Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2011, to 20% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alaska Reach Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,929
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$639/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tok SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Dot Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
| Mentasta Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Tetlin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 34 | 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.
Alaska Gateway School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $42,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alaska Reach Academy is listed in Alaska Gateway School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alaska Reach Academy
Alaska Reach Academy is a public school in Tok, AK, part of Alaska Gateway School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alaska Reach Academy
What grades does Alaska Reach Academy serve?
Alaska Reach Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Alaska Reach Academy?
Alaska Reach Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
How does Alaska Reach Academy rank in AK?
Alaska Reach Academy ranks #370 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Alaska Reach Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alaska Reach Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Alaska Reach Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alaska Reach Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Alaska Reach Academy a charter school?
No, Alaska Reach Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alaska Reach Academy a Title I school?
No, Alaska Reach Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 883-2591
- Area population (ZIP 99780)
- 1,790
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 99780; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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