Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Koliganek 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Koliganek School's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Koliganek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Koliganek School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
95%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
73%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koliganek School's ranking?
Koliganek School is ranked #340 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Koliganek School often compared to?
Koliganek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chief Ivan Blunka School, Clarks Point School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Koliganek School?
The graduation rate of Koliganek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 73%.
How many students attend Koliganek School?
61 students attend Koliganek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Koliganek School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Koliganek School?
Koliganek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Koliganek School offer ?
Koliganek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Koliganek School part of?
Koliganek School is part of Southwest Region School District.
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