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Skagway School

1563 Main St, Skagway, AK 99840 · (907) 983-2960 · Skagway Municipality
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL138 STUDENTS
Enrollment
138
Combined
STATE 192
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
5
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
6
Grade 2
14
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
12
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
10
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
12
Grade 9
16
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
8
Student demographics
White
10778%
STATE 47%
Hispanic
43%
STATE 8%
Asian
64%
STATE 5%
Two+
1612%
STATE 14%
Native American
54%
STATE 22%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7554%
Female
6346%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
61.0%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
55.8%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
138
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 10.5:1
% White
78%
was 76%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Skagway School

Skagway School, a cozy combined-grade school in Skagway, Alaska, operated by Skagway School District, teaches 138 students, covering grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 192 students per school, that is 28% below typical.

Skagway School sits inside Skagway School District, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Skagway School lists that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 12% multiracial, 4% Asian, 4% Native American, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 27.0:1 average.

In the broader community, census data for Skagway Municipality shows the typical household earns roughly $81,136 per year, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

Nearest neighbor: Haines High School, around 16.6 miles off.

Skagway School operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 138 students in 2018 compared to 138 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Skagway Municipality at a glance

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Population
1,244
Census ACS
Median income
$81,136
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
2%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1
138 students

Quick facts

School name
Skagway School
District
Skagway School District
Address
1563 Main St, Skagway, AK 99840
Phone
(907) 983-2960
County
Skagway Municipality
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
138
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020069000310
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Skagway School
How many students attend Skagway School?
Skagway School enrolls approximately 138 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Skagway School serve?
Skagway School serves grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at Skagway School?
Approximately 10.6:1 students per teacher at Skagway School.
What is the student diversity at Skagway School?
Student demographics at Skagway School are roughly 78% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Skagway School in?
Skagway School is part of Skagway School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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