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Thorne Bay School

Thorne Bay School rates 7.9 on our ten-point scale and ranks 64 of 413 schools in Alaska.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
7.9this school

7.9 on a one-to-ten scale.

#64 of 413 schools in Alaska

The brief

A Southeast Island School District school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 64 of 413 schools in Alaska and 1 of 1 in Southeast Island School District.

Thorne Bay School is listed in Southeast Island School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math28%8 points below the Alaska average of 36%2025 AKSTAR
Reading30%3 points below the Alaska average of 33%2025 AKSTAR
Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2024, reaching 29% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 AKSTAR; 43 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
25% of the rating
Academics
6.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 AKSTAR · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 AKSTAR · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 99919; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Thorne Bay School and the 6 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$65,357
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
9.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
1 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Thorne Bay School serve?

Thorne Bay School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Thorne Bay School?

Thorne Bay School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorne Bay School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thorne Bay School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thorne Bay School rank in AK?

Thorne Bay School ranks #64 of 413 schools in AK.

What is Thorne Bay School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thorne Bay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Thorne Bay School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorne Bay School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thorne Bay School a charter school?

No, Thorne Bay School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thorne Bay School a Title I school?

No, Thorne Bay School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorne Bay School?

52.4% of students at Thorne Bay 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
63
Student-teacher ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$52,700
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 99919)
547
Area median age
45.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.