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Lake And Peninsula Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 351 students in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
13 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
351 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.71
# American Indian Students
284 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
81%
22%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
34 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
10%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
27
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $54,407 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,801 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$54,407
$20,243
Spending / Student
$60,801
$21,325
Best Lake And Peninsula Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tanalian School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
School Rd
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Chignik Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Igiugig School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Levelock School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Levelock, AK 99625
(907) 313-3220
Levelock, AK 99625
(907) 313-3220
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Meshik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Port Heiden, AK 99549
(907) 318-2925
Port Heiden, AK 99549
(907) 318-2925
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Nondalton School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School Rd
Nondalton, AK 99640
(907) 318-2936
Nondalton, AK 99640
(907) 318-2936
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Perryville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Road
Perryville, AK 99648
(907) 290-8611
Perryville, AK 99648
(907) 290-8611
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #88.
Chignik Bay School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Rd
Chignik, AK 99564
(907) 268-4147
Chignik, AK 99564
(907) 268-4147
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #99.
Chignik Lagoon School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Rd
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907) 268-4147
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907) 268-4147
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1010.
Pilot Point School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Rd
Pilot Point, AK 99649
(907) 302-5839
Pilot Point, AK 99649
(907) 302-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1111.
Kokhanok School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
School Rd
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 318-2915
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 318-2915
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Home School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jensen Dr
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 781-2210
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 781-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1313.
Newhalen School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
School Rd
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 571-1211
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 571-1211
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District manages 13 public schools serving 351 students.
What is the rank of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District is ranked #14 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
81% of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Lake And Peninsula Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,801 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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