Nanwalek School, a rural public school in Homer, AK, serves 81 students from prekindergarten to grade 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency is 10%, which is significantly lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District average of 38%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 11% to 19%, which is lower than the state average of 29% and the district average of 34%.
Science proficiency at is between 21% and 39%, below the state average of 38% and district average of 42%.
Graduation rate is 50%, lower than the state average of 78% and district average of 79%, with overall school ranking declining from #144 in 2011 to #355 in 2023.
Enrollment has remained stable around 80–85 students since 2018, with 100% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a high socioeconomic need level among the predominantly American Indian student body (approximately 85%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Nanwalek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Nanwalek School's student population of 81 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
Nanwalek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nanwalek School is 0.27, 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
#355 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
85%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Nanwalek School's ranking?
Nanwalek School is ranked #355 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanwalek School?
The graduation rate of Nanwalek School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nanwalek School?
81 students attend Nanwalek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nanwalek School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nanwalek School?
Nanwalek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nanwalek School offer ?
Nanwalek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nanwalek School part of?
Nanwalek School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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