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Kake Elementary & High School

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12
76th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 94 Alaska Alternative Schools
Better than 19% of Alaska alternative schools
Summary

Kake Elementary & High School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the remote town of Kake, Alaska, with a total enrollment of 107 students. As part of the Kake City School District, the school likely provides specialized educational programs and services to meet the unique needs of its student population.

Academically, Kake Elementary & High School's performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in STAR/English Language Arts (26.79%) and STAR/Mathematics (21.43%) significantly lower than the state averages. However, the school's science proficiency rates are closer to the state level. Interestingly, the school's performance is on par with the overall Kake City School District, suggesting broader educational challenges in the region. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 9.5 students per teacher, may provide a more personalized learning environment, which could be beneficial for an alternative school setting.

One notable factor is the high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, reaching over 122% in the 2023-2024 school year. This indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can be a major factor in academic achievement. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $36,176, significantly higher than the national average, likely due to the specialized programs and services required for an alternative school setting in a remote, rural area. Despite these challenges, Kake Elementary & High School's academic performance has remained relatively consistent over the past few years, suggesting a stable educational approach that may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes over time.

117
Students ?
8.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$36,176
Per pupil spending ?
90.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 175 Library Place
       Kake, AK  99830

(907) 785-3741

District: Kake City School District

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
94.0%
Asian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025
Strengths
✓100% graduate within 4 years
✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Alaska average (26% vs 33% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)
!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Alaska average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school26%
District avg26%
Alaska avg33%
76th of 94
Alaska public middle schools ?
Bottom 19%▼ down 21 pts since 2015
From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202430.5124 of 17328.3%★☆☆☆☆
201934.0128 of 18530.8%★★☆☆☆
201830.1140 of 18624.7%★☆☆☆☆
201515.7195 of 24620.7%★☆☆☆☆
201419.9176 of 21819.3%★☆☆☆☆
201327.5166 of 22325.6%★☆☆☆☆
201214.7188 of 22717.2%★☆☆☆☆
200745.4132 of 21237.7%★★☆☆☆
200639.6142 of 21834.9%★★☆☆☆
200529.6153 of 21328.2%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202467.033 of 12273.0%★★★★☆
201966.843 of 14770.7%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202453.411 of 2045.0%★★☆☆☆
201942.334 of 5032.0%★★☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202522.076 of 9419.1%★☆☆☆☆
202250.346 of 9551.6%★★★☆☆
201939.459 of 9940.4%★★☆☆☆
201535.290 of 15140.4%★★☆☆☆
200947.069 of 13147.3%★★☆☆☆
200752.766 of 12848.4%★★☆☆☆
200667.749 of 13262.9%★★★☆☆
200546.969 of 13850.0%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202299.11 of 785.7%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
201974.013 of 6479.7%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
201975.67 of 4082.5%★★★★☆
High school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202445.134 of 6346.0%★★☆☆☆
201574.530 of 13577.8%★★★★☆
201447.770 of 13949.6%★★★☆☆
201142.371 of 14250.0%★★★☆☆
200946.272 of 15152.3%★★★☆☆
200861.955 of 15163.6%★★★☆☆
200749.766 of 13952.5%★★★☆☆
200533.875 of 11635.3%★★☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)73rd percentile+45 vs school
Native American (2024)45th percentile+17 vs school
Middle school
English Language Learner (2022)86th percentile+34 vs school
Native American (2019)82nd percentile+42 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2019)80th percentile+39 vs school
By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?
Science35%-3 vs state
English Language Arts27%-6 vs state
Mathematics21%-11 vs state

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Kake Elementary & High School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Alaska alternative schools.

Students at Kake Elementary & High School are 94% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Kake Elementary & High School.


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