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Kake City School District

Alaska · Public School District
1
Schools
111
Students
$42,340
Per-Pupil Spend
+195% nat'l
92.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kake City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 111 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $42,340 is above average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 31/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kake Elementary & High SchoolPK–12111
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$42,340+195% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
8.2%
Federal
33.4%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
1
Schools
111
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$42K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $42,340 per pupil — 195% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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
33% 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 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kake City School District?
Kake City School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 111 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kake City School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kake City School District spend per student?
Kake City School District spends $42,340 per pupil — 195% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kake City School District?
93% of students in Kake City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kake City School District?
No, Kake City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kake City School District serve?
Kake City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kake City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kake 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.