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King Cove School vs. Akutan School

Should you attend King Cove School or Akutan School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
King Cove School
100 Slocum Dr
King Cove, AK 99612
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Akutan School
202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

King Cove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Akutan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
King Cove School in King Cove, AK serves 86 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of 16:1.
The majority of students (91%) are minority, primarily American Indian (78 students), and approximately 88% of students qualify for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency ranged from 30% to 39% in recent years, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32%, while reading proficiency is between 11% and 19%, which is lower than the state average of 29%.
Science proficiency is between 21% and 39%, lower than the state average science proficiency of 38%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #164 in 2014 to #271 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
- Located in Akutan, AK, Akutan School serves grades PK–12 in the Aleutians East Borough School District and is Title I eligible.
- The school enrolls 24 students with 2 teachers, a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
- Students are 58% male and 42% female.
Enrollment includes 18 American Indian students, 5 White students, and 1 student of two or more races.
- Founded in 2025; the 2025–26 school year runs from August 15, 2025 to May 25, 2026.
The school mascot is the T-Jacks.
- Akutan School offers supplemental virtual instruction.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
86 students
24 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at King Cove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Akutan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Akutan School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at King Cove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Akutan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at King Cove School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aleutians East Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Akutan School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aleutians East Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#271 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#35 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of King Cove School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Akutan School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in AK)
<50%
(Top 20% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Cove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akutan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Cove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akutan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥50%
(Top 1% in AK)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of King Cove School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of King Cove School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Akutan School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
5
1
Grade 1 Students
9
3
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
1
2
Grade 4 Students
4
2
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
2
5
Grade 7 Students
7
-
Grade 8 Students
9
2
Grade 9 Students
6
3
Grade 10 Students
9
2
Grade 11 Students
7
-
Grade 12 Students
12
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
91%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
9%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
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4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at King Cove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Akutan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aleutians East Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of King Cove School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Akutan School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at King Cove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at King Cove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aleutians East Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
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