American Sāmoa

O fānau a manu e fafaga i fugālāʻau, ʻae ʻo fānau a tagata e fafaga i ʻupu ma tala
The offspring of birds are fed with flower nectar, but the children of humans are nurtured with words and stories (Gagana Sāmoa)

American Sāmoa is part of the Sāmoa Islands chain and includes 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.

Schools

39 schools, PreK to grade 12 [1]

Major IHE: American Samoa Community College

Students

9,526 students in SY23-24, PreK to grade 12 [1]

97% of students are English learners

566 students have disabilities

100% qualify for free breakfast and lunch

Teachers

812 teachers in SY23-24, PreK to grade 12 [1]

4% proficient highly qualified in SY20-21 [2]

22% associate’s degree

34% bachelor’s degree

24% advanced degree

More information about education in American Sāmoa

ASDOE Annual Performance Reports: https://www.amsamoadoe.com/copy-of-grant-applications
American Samoa Center for Education and Workforce Statistics: https://ascews-public.doe.as/PublicDashboard/dashboard/3579
ASDOE content standards and benchmarks from the Division of Curriculum and Instruction: https://www.amsamoadoe.com/divisions/dci
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[1] Pacific Regional Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Report 

[2] Territorial Report Card SY2020-21 
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