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8 schools in Alaska Gateway School District

Alaska · 390 students · 7 cities

Public schools in the Alaska Gateway School District system total 8 schools across Alaska, with roughly 390 students enrolled (1 elementary).

4-year change in Alaska Gateway School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
381
-26 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Alaska Gateway School District

Since 2017-18, the 7 district schools that reported both years went from 388 to 381 students (down 2%) and from 28 to 31 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Tok SchoolTokCombinedPK-12183
Alaska REACH AcademyTokCombinedPK-1262
Walter Northway SchoolNorthwayCombinedPK-1259
Mentasta Lake SchoolMentasta LakeCombinedPK-1226
Tetlin SchoolTetlinCombinedPK-1226
Dot Lake SchoolDot LakeCombinedPK-1213
Eagle Community SchoolEagleCombinedPK-1212
Tanacross SchoolTanacrossElementaryPK-089

About Alaska Gateway School District

Alaska Gateway School District maintains 8 public schools across Alaska, collectively enrolling roughly 390 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Alaska Gateway School District is built around 1 elementary and 7 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, Alaska Gateway School District runs about 49 students per school, 81% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 263.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 407 students in SY 2020-21 versus 381 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 4-year window.

On this page, the community for Alaska Gateway School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Alaska Gateway School District run?
Alaska Gateway School District has 8 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 390 students in Alaska.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District includes 1 elementary school and 7 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Alaska Gateway School District?
Tok School is the largest public school in Alaska Gateway School District by enrollment, with approximately 183 students.
What grade levels does Alaska Gateway School District serve?
Alaska Gateway School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 8 schools.
What cities does Alaska Gateway School District serve?
Alaska Gateway School District operates schools in Tok, Northway, Mentasta Lake, Tetlin, Dot Lake, Eagle, and 1 other communities across Alaska.