- 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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Akutan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Akutan School's student population of 16 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Akutan School ranks within the top 10% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akutan School is 0.38, 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
#35 out of 441 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
75%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aleutians East Borough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: T-jacks
- Aleutians East Borough School District will provide a quality education; skills and opportunities, which meet all students needs, helping them, become productive citizens and successful life-long learners through committed community involvement. In order
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akutan School's ranking?
Akutan School is ranked #35 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Akutan School often compared to?
Akutan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like False Pass School, King Cove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Akutan School?
16 students attend Akutan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Akutan School students are American Indian, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Akutan School?
Akutan School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Akutan School offer ?
Akutan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Akutan School part of?
Akutan School is part of Aleutians East Borough School District.
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