Skagway School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Skagway School
Skagway School is a public K-12 school located in Skagway, Alaska. The school serves the community of Skagway, which has a population of about 1,000 people. Skagway School is a small school with a big heart, and its mission is to provide a quality education to all students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student body. Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, music, art, and other extracurricular activities. Skagway School also provides a safe and supportive learning environment, with a focus on academic excellence and respect for all members of the school community. Skagway School is a great place for students to learn and grow, and it is a testament to the commitment of the Skagway community to its students.
Address:
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840Phone:
(907) 983-2960
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
144 students
Overview Skagway School
Skagway School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Skagway School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on Skagway School
Skagway School is ranked within the top 1% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Skagway School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
