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#142 of 412 schools in AK

Top 34% in state

Delta Junction Senior High School

High School · Delta/greely School District · Delta Junction, AK

A Delta/greely School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 647, Delta Junction, AK 99737

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$15,157
Chronic Absenteeism48.4%

Students at Delta Junction Senior High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Delta Junction Senior High 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 7Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,274

Median home value

$286,000

Median rent

$1,423/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alaska HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–120.1 mi309Compare →
Gerstle River SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–12Not available36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Delta/greely School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delta Junction Senior High School is listed in Delta/Greely School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delta Junction Senior High School

Delta Junction Senior High School is a public high school in Delta Junction, AK, part of Delta/greely School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delta Junction Senior High School

What grades does Delta Junction Senior High School serve?

Delta Junction Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Delta Junction Senior High School?

Delta Junction Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Senior High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delta Junction Senior High School rank in AK?

Delta Junction Senior High School ranks #142 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Delta Junction Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delta Junction Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Delta Junction Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Junction Senior High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Delta Junction Senior High School a charter school?

No, Delta Junction Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delta Junction Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Delta Junction Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Junction Senior High School?

13.2% of students at Delta Junction Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.4%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 99737)
4,659
Area median age
36.4
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 99737; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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