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Nenana City School District

Alaska · Public School District
2
Schools
1,858
Students
$8,877
Per-Pupil Spend
-38% nat'l
6.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
37.3%
Graduation Rate
-49.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nenana City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 1,858 students across 2 schools. Its graduation rate of 37.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,877 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 7% 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 30/100.

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All Schools (2)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CyberLynx Correspondence ProgramPK–121,673
Nenana City SchoolKG–12185
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,877-38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
88.8%
Local (property tax)
1.6%
Federal
9.6%

State funding accounts for 89% 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
2
Schools
1,858
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate37.3%
Opportunity Score30/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 37.3%, graduation is 49.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,877, spending is 38% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 30/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nenana City School District?
Nenana City School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,858 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nenana City School District?
The graduation rate is 37.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nenana City School District spend per student?
Nenana City School District spends $8,877 per pupil — 38% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nenana City School District?
7% of students in Nenana City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nenana City School District?
No, Nenana City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nenana City School District serve?
Nenana City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Nenana City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Nenana City School District is 30/100. 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.