Serving 224 students in grades 6-12, Dillingham 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 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dillingham Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dillingham Middle/high School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Dillingham Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillingham Middle/high School is 0.58, 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
#372 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
59%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillingham Middle/high School's ranking?
Dillingham Middle/high School is ranked #372 out of 459 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 23% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Dillingham Middle/high School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Dillingham Middle/high School?
224 students attend Dillingham Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dillingham Middle/high School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillingham Middle/high School?
Dillingham Middle/high School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dillingham Middle/high School offer ?
Dillingham Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dillingham Middle/high School part of?
Dillingham Middle/high School is part of Dillingham City School District.
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