Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tenakee Springs School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
24%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
6%
Black
(12-13)n/a
4%
White
(12-13)100%
50%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
8%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
70%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AK state average).
How many students attend Tenakee Springs School?
6 students attend Tenakee Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tenakee Springs School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenakee Springs School?
Tenakee Springs School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tenakee Springs School offer ?
Tenakee Springs School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tenakee Springs School part of?
Tenakee Springs School is part of Chatham School District.
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