Enrollment
62
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020005000023
Alaska Reach Academy — Tok, AK
Federal NCES profile for Alaska Reach Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alaska Gateway School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alaska Reach Academy reports 62 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alaska Gateway School District spends $41,960 per pupil district-wide, above the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.6% from local sources (property taxes), 68.4% from the state, and 29.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alaska Reach Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 62 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$41,960
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 62 Top 27% in Alaska — larger than 73% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020005000023
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.0%
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alaska Gateway School District, which includes Alaska Reach Academy.
$41,960
Per student
+16%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+115%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 68.4%
Federal 29.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alaska Reach Academy
How many students attend Alaska Reach Academy?
Alaska Reach Academy has 62 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tok, AK.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaska Reach Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alaska Reach Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tok, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaska Reach Academy?
Alaska Reach Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.