Serving 336 students in grades 6-12, Kotzebue Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kotzebue Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kotzebue Middle/high School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kotzebue Middle/high 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 Kotzebue Middle/high School is 0.25, 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
#389 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
86%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kotzebue Middle/high School's ranking?
Kotzebue Middle/high School is ranked #389 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kotzebue Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Kotzebue Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Kotzebue Middle/high School?
336 students attend Kotzebue Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kotzebue Middle/high School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kotzebue Middle/high School?
Kotzebue Middle/high School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kotzebue Middle/high School offer ?
Kotzebue Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kotzebue Middle/high School part of?
Kotzebue Middle/high School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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