Top Rankings
Kodiak Island Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,122 students in Kodiak Island Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Kodiak Island Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
12 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
2,122 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kodiak Island Borough 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.2%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
24%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,692 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,211 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$60 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,692
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,211
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kodiak Island Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Lions School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Akhiok School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ouzinkie School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Akteach
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
722 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 199:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Chiniak School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36158 Chiniak Hwy
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Kodiak Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Kodiak High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7400
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
East Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Benny Benson Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Powell Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Old Harbor School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,122 students.
What is the rank of Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District is ranked #28 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
44% of Kodiak Island Borough School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Kodiak Island Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,211 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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