The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 81%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)78%
24%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
7%
Black
(14-15)n/a
3%
White
(14-15)22%
48%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
9%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District
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 71% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% AK state average).
How many students attend Dena'ina School?
9 students attend Dena'ina School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dena'ina School students are American Indian, and 22% of students are White.
What grades does Dena'ina School offer ?
Dena'ina School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dena'ina School part of?
Dena'ina School is part of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District.
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