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Denali Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
4
Schools
912
Students
$11,210
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
1.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-51pp vs nat'l
73.3%
Graduation Rate
-13.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Denali Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 912 students across 4 schools. Its graduation rate of 73.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,210 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 1% 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 32/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (4)
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson SchoolPK–1218
Cantwell SchoolPK–128
Denali PEAKPK–12735
Tri-Valley SchoolPK–12151
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,210-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
19%
State
72.0%
Local (property tax)
19.2%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 72% 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
912
Students
1%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.3%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 1% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.3%, graduation is 13.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,210, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
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 Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 912 students.
What is the graduation rate for Denali Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 73.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Denali Borough School District spend per student?
Denali Borough School District spends $11,210 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Denali Borough School District?
1% of students in Denali Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Denali Borough School District?
No, Denali Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Denali Borough School District serve?
Denali Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Denali Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Denali Borough School District is 32/100. 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.