American Sāmoa is part of the Sāmoa Islands chain and is the southernmost entity in the United States. It consists of five islands — Tutuila, Manuʻa, Ofu, Olosega, Tau, and Aunuʻu — and two coral atolls (Rose and Swains). Most of American Sāmoa’s population resides in Tutuila; Manuʻa is the second-most inhabited island in the territory. [1] Rose Atoll, the easternmost part of American Sāmoa, is uninhabited and managed as the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument.
Official / Indigenous languages
Samoan (gagana Sāmoa), English
* note: most people are bilingual
Population
46,366 (est. July 2021) [1]
Number of schools
22 ECE (early childhood education) centers
23 elementary schools (K-8)
6 secondary schools (9-12) [2]
Number of students
11,329 total in SY18-19
7,600 in elementary; 3,579 in secondary [2]
Number of teachers
592 in SY18-19
400 for elementary; 192 for high school [2]
Teacher credentials
3% proficient highly qualified
25% associate’s degree
44% bachelor’s degree
25% advanced degree [2]
Institutes of higher education
American Sāmoa Community College offers certificates and associate degrees in liberal arts, education, business, nursing, Samoan studies, languages, criminal justice, science, and trades.
For more information about the American Sāmoa Department of Education
- Standards-based assessment scores and teacher/student demographic data from the Office of Testing, Evaluation, & Accountability: https://www.doe.as/District/Department/16-TESTING-EVALUATION-ACCOUNTABILITY
- Content standards and benchmarks from the Office of Curriculum & Instruction: https://www.doe.as/District/Department/14-Office-of-Curriculum-Instruction/1313-Content-Standards-Benchmarks.html