For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in Dillingham City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Dillingham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
2 Schools
488 Schools
# Students
403 Students
127,890 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
6,871 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dillingham City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)68.3%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
% American Indian
67%
21%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
15%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,280 is higher than the state median of $20,568. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,467 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,280
$20,568
Spending / Student
$36,467
$21,667
Best Dillingham City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillingham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Dillingham Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5221
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dillingham City School District?
Dillingham City School District manages 2 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Dillingham City School District?
Dillingham City School District is ranked #39 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillingham City School District?
67% of Dillingham City School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dillingham City School District?
Dillingham City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Dillingham City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,467 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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