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Craig City School District

Alaska · Public School District
4
Schools
668
Students
$13,948
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
26.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
38.6%
Graduation Rate
-47.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Craig City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 668 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 38.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,948 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 31/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Craig ElementaryPK–05104
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Craig Middle School06–0851
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Craig High School09–1280
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PACE CorrespondenceKG–12433
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,948Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
67.7%
Local (property tax)
7.7%
Federal
24.6%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
668
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate38.6%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 38.6%, graduation is 47.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 31/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% 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 Craig City School District?
Craig City School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 668 students.
What is the graduation rate for Craig City School District?
The graduation rate is 38.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Craig City School District spend per student?
Craig City School District spends $13,948 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Craig City School District?
26% of students in Craig City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Craig City School District?
No, Craig City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Craig City School District serve?
Craig City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Craig City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Craig City School District is 31/100. 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.