Naukati School in Ketchikan, AK, serves 22 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1, lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%, while reading proficiency is also 50%, exceeding the state average of 29%.
Science proficiency stands at 50%, higher than the state average of 38%, reflecting consistent academic performance in STEM subjects compared to state levels.
The school's overall ranking improved from #378 in 2010 to #35 in 2023, placing it in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Enrollment decreased from 40 students in 2000 to 22 in 2023, with 95% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need among this rural Alaska school's population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naukati 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
School Overview
Naukati School's student population of 22 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Naukati 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 Naukati School is 0.47, 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
36%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naukati School's ranking?
Naukati School is ranked #35 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
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 Naukati School?
22 students attend Naukati School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Naukati School students are White, and 36% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naukati School?
Naukati School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Naukati School offer ?
Naukati School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Naukati School part of?
Naukati School is part of Southeast Island School District.
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