- Shishmaref School reported a higher students per counselor than James C. Isabell School (386:1 vs. 212.1:1).
- Shishmaref School reported a higher chronically absent students than James C. Isabell School (112 vs. 51).
- James C. Isabell School reported a higher graduating cohort than Shishmaref School (8 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Shishmaref School reported a higher chronically absent students than James C. Isabell School (112 vs. 51).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
James C. Isabell School reported a higher graduating cohort than Shishmaref School (8 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
James C. Isabell School reported a higher violent incidents than Shishmaref School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Shishmaref School reported a higher students per counselor than James C. Isabell School (386:1 vs. 212.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Shishmaref School
$47,251.91
James C. Isabell School
$47,251.91
Local revenue share
Shishmaref School
7.5%
James C. Isabell School
7.5%
State revenue share
Shishmaref School
50%
James C. Isabell School
50%
Federal revenue share
Shishmaref School
42.5%
James C. Isabell School
42.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shishmaref School
70.4%
James C. Isabell School
70.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Nome Census Area
$76,643
Nome Census Area
$76,643
Poverty rate
Nome Census Area
21.1%
Nome Census Area
21.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Nome Census Area
17.5%
Nome Census Area
17.5%
Unemployment rate
Nome Census Area
8.5%
Nome Census Area
8.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.