Top Rankings
Copper River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 431 students in Copper River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Copper River School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
5 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
431 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Copper River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 52 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
177 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
41%
22%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
217 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
32
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,814 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,042 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,814
$20,243
Spending / Student
$22,042
$21,325
Best Copper River School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Slana School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Glennallen Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copper River School District?
Copper River School District manages 5 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of Copper River School District?
Copper River School District is ranked #18 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copper River School District?
50% of Copper River School District students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copper River School District?
Copper River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Copper River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,042 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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