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Aleutians East Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
4
Schools
211
Students
$60,981
Per-Pupil Spend
+325% nat'l
5.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-47pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Aleutians East Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 211 students across 4 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $60,981 is above average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (4)
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Akutan SchoolPK–1220
False Pass SchoolPK–129
King Cove SchoolPK–1284
Sand Point SchoolPK–1298
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$60,981+325% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
14%
State
60.3%
Local (property tax)
13.7%
Federal
26.0%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
211
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$61K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $60,981 per pupil — 325% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aleutians East Borough School District?
Aleutians East Borough School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 211 students.
What is the graduation rate for Aleutians East Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Aleutians East Borough School District spend per student?
Aleutians East Borough School District spends $60,981 per pupil — 325% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aleutians East Borough School District?
6% of students in Aleutians East Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aleutians East Borough School District?
No, Aleutians East Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Aleutians East Borough School District serve?
Aleutians East Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aleutians East Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aleutians East Borough School District is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.