Top Rankings
Denali Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,035 students in Denali Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Denali Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
1,035 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
36:1
District Rank
Denali Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 40-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 53 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
70 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
22%
# Asian Students
18 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
651 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
63%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
3%
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
58
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,125 in this school district is less 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 $12,198 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,125
$20,243
Spending / Student
$12,198
$21,325
Best Denali Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Cantwell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Denali Peak
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Grades: PK-12
| 879 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,035 students.
What is the rank of Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District is ranked #4 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denali Borough School District?
63% of Denali Borough School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 36:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Denali Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,198 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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