Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nikolaevsk School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nikolaevsk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nikolaevsk School's student population of 27 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nikolaevsk School is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
59%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Warriors
- Nikolaevsk Elementary/High School population enjoys small class sizes with favorable teacher-pupil ratios, and is a very high performing school. Recent improvements to the area include the completion of the paving project to the village and also the state of the art gymnasium that was completed in February of 2002. The village of Nikolaevsk was founded as a Russian Old Believer community in 1968. Five brothers purchased one square mile of land. Currently approximately 75% of the students are Russian Old Believer. More non-Russian Old Believer families are starting to move into the community.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nikolaevsk School?
The graduation rate of Nikolaevsk School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nikolaevsk School?
27 students attend Nikolaevsk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nikolaevsk School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikolaevsk School?
Nikolaevsk School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nikolaevsk School offer ?
Nikolaevsk School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nikolaevsk School part of?
Nikolaevsk School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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