Angoon School

500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Angoon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Angoon School's student population of 65 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

Angoon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Angoon School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#364 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
23%
11-19%
29%
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
97%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(18-19)
≥50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angoon School's ranking?
Angoon School is ranked #364 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Angoon School?
The graduation rate of Angoon School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Angoon School?
65 students attend Angoon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Angoon School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Angoon School?
Angoon School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Angoon School offer ?
Angoon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Angoon School part of?
Angoon School is part of Chatham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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