Nw Arctic Dist.
Wide Corresp.
in Kotzebue, AK is a rural school serving 8 students from grades PK to 12, with all students identified as American Indian and a stable enrollment of 8 students from 2018 to 2023.
The school's math proficiency is 10%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% but slightly higher than the district average of 8% in 2023.
Reading proficiency improved to 50% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 29% and the district average of 5%, showing notable progress compared to previous years when scores were as low as 10%.
Science proficiency reached 50% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38% and the district average of 8%, marking an improvement from 20% in 2021.
Graduation rate data shows inconsistency with 50% recorded in recent years, which remains significantly lower than the Alaska state average of 78% and the Northwest Arctic Borough School District's rate of 80% in 2023.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp.?
8 students attend Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp. students are American Indian.
What grades does Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp. offer ?
Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp. part of?
Nw Arctic Dist. Wide Corresp. is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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