Tenakee Springs School in Angoon, AK, serves 6 students from kindergarten through grade 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which has remained stable from 2016 to 2023, and has no students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch during this period.
The school's overall ranking improved from #301 in 2013 to #59 in both 2015 and 2016, indicating a positive trend in relative performance within Alaska.
Graduation rate data is limited, showing 50% for some recent years, which is lower than the Alaska state average of approximately 77% to 79% and the Chatham School District's consistent 50%.
Math proficiency was reported as 20% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 23% and district average of 69%; reading proficiency at 20% in 2022 is also lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 15%.
Science proficiency stood at 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%; however, the small student population and data variability should be noted for this rural Alaska public school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
23%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)84%
3%
White
(15-16)16%
48%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
10%
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 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
84% of Tenakee Springs School students are Black, and 16% of 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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