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Skagway School

Summary:

Skagway School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Skagway, Alaska, with a student population of 152. This small school consistently outperforms the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like science, English language arts, and mathematics compared to the state average.

One key factor contributing to Skagway School's academic success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 10.9 over the past three school years. This personalized learning environment is further supported by the school's higher investment in resources, spending significantly more per student ($26,630 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby Haines Home School ($7,180 in 2018-2019). However, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (1.97% in 2022-2023) may raise questions about equity and accessibility for students from lower-income families.

Despite its small size, Skagway School boasts a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that includes 82.24% White, 0.66% African American, 1.97% Hispanic, 3.95% Asian, 3.95% Native American, 0.66% Pacific Islander, and 6.58% two or more races. This diversity may contribute to a rich learning environment and prepare students for success in an increasingly global world. Overall, Skagway School stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Haines Borough School District, delivering consistently high academic performance and a personalized learning experience for its students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1563 Main St
       Skagway, AK  99840

(907) 983-2960

District: Skagway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 173 Alaska Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,630 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Two or more races:
8.3%
Asian:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2% Help


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Compare Details Skagway School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Skagway School ranks better than 80.2% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Skagway School ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), two or more races (8.3%), Asian (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skagway School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skagway School is $26,630.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skagway School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skagway School 11th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Skagway School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Skagway School 18th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Skagway School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Skagway School 9th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Skagway School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skagway School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 98.09 1st 246 99.6%
2021 89.58 13th 173 92.5%
2022 95.94 3rd 171 98.2%
2023 72.21 39th 176 77.8%
2024 88.55 11th 173 93.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.55 20th 127 84.3%
2022 81.90 13th 137 90.5%
2023 82.27 12th 138 91.3%
2024 84.33 12th 133 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.57 15th 99 84.8%
2022 79.95 13th 95 86.3%
2023 65.20 28th 92 69.6%
2024 73.68 18th 91 80.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.39 19th 66 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.02 10th 72 86.1%
2024 94.63 1st 72 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.06 30th 69 56.5%
2023 41.15 47th 75 37.3%
2024 68.51 17th 74 77.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.75 56th 151 62.9%
2015 63.29 47th 135 65.2%
2024 76.43 9th 63 85.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Skagway School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.58 41st 46 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Skagway School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 142 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 151
1990 149 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 158
1991 151 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 158
1992 158 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 160
1993 170 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 172
1994 138 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 143
1995 129 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 134
1996 129 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 134
1997 131 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 141
1998 116 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 126
1999 120 1 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 127 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 124 1 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 132
2002 107 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 117
2003 107 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 117
2004 96 1 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 110
2005 95 1 3 3 7 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 91 1 3 3 7 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 87 1 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 98
2008 97 1 2 1 7 n/a n/a 2 110
2009 85 1 5 2 3 0 4 0 100
2010 88 1 5 1 5 0 5 0 105
2011 82 1 3 0 2 0 8 0 96
2012 63 0 1 1 3 0 6 0 74
2013 83 0 3 0 1 0 5 0 92
2014 97 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 107
2015 85 0 3 0 2 0 10 0 100
2016 85 0 8 2 3 0 10 0 108
2017 100 1 5 3 4 0 19 0 132
2018 105 1 8 5 6 3 10 0 138
2019 101 5 7 3 5 0 20 0 141
2020 107 0 8 4 7 0 14 0 140
2021 114 0 6 4 6 0 14 0 144
2022 112 1 5 4 7 1 12 0 142
2023 125 1 6 3 6 1 10 0 152
2024 117 0 6 4 5 1 12 0 145

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skagway School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 151 12.0 12.5 0
1990 158 13.0 12.1 n/a
1991 158 12.2 12.9 n/a
1992 160 12.2 13.1 n/a
1993 172 12.2 14.1 n/a
1994 143 12.2 11.7 n/a
1995 134 12.0 11.2 0
1996 134 12.0 11.2 0
1997 141 12.0 11.8 0
1998 126 10.5 12.0 0
1999 128 12.0 10.7 n/a
2000 133 11.8 11.3 n/a
2001 132 11.9 11.1 n/a
2002 117 11.7 10.0 13.7
2003 117 11.7 10.0 13.7
2004 110 11.7 9.4 15.5
2005 109 10.8 10.1 20.2
2006 105 13.0 8.1 23.8
2007 98 12.8 7.7 19.4
2008 110 12.0 9.2 13.9
2009 100 12.0 8.3 8
2010 105 12.2 8.6 11.4
2011 96 9.0 10.6 7.3
2012 74 9.0 8.2 12.2
2013 92 8.0 11.5 3.3
2014 107 9.1 11.6 0
2015 100 11.0 9.0 0
2016 108 11.0 9.8 0
2017 132 14.0 9.4 2.3
2018 138 13.1 10.4 2.2
2019 141 13.7 10.2 2.1
2020 140 12.5 11.2 2.1
2021 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2022 142 13.0 10.9 n/a
2023 152 14.0 10.8 2
2024 145 14.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skagway School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 151 12.0 12.5 0
1990 158 13.0 12.1 n/a
1991 158 12.2 12.9 n/a
1992 160 12.2 13.1 n/a
1993 172 12.2 14.1 n/a
1994 143 12.2 11.7 n/a
1995 134 12.0 11.2 0
1996 134 12.0 11.2 0
1997 141 12.0 11.8 0
1998 126 10.5 12.0 0
1999 128 12.0 10.7 n/a
2000 133 11.8 11.3 n/a
2001 132 11.9 11.1 n/a
2002 117 11.7 10.0 13.7
2003 117 11.7 10.0 13.7
2004 110 11.7 9.4 15.5
2005 109 10.8 10.1 20.2
2006 105 13.0 8.1 23.8
2007 98 12.8 7.7 19.4
2008 110 12.0 9.2 13.9
2009 100 12.0 8.3 8
2010 105 12.2 8.6 11.4
2011 96 9.0 10.6 7.3
2012 74 9.0 8.2 12.2
2013 92 8.0 11.5 3.3
2014 107 9.1 11.6 0
2015 100 11.0 9.0 0
2016 108 11.0 9.8 0
2017 132 14.0 9.4 2.3
2018 138 13.1 10.4 2.2
2019 141 13.7 10.2 2.1
2020 140 12.5 11.2 2.1
2021 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2022 142 13.0 10.9 n/a
2023 152 14.0 10.8 2
2024 145 14.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skagway School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $26,630 (100.0%) $26,630

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skagway School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 92 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Skagway School)55.642.9
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Skagway School District)55.642.9
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Skagway School)84.964
 20.9%
   All Grades Science (Skagway School District)84.964
 20.9%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students141152
 7.8%
African American51
 80%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander01
White101125
 23.8%
Two or More Races2010
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.1%2%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Skagway School

Students at Skagway School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 145 students attended Skagway School.

Yes. Skagway School ranks in the top 6.4% of Alaska alternative schools.


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