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Petersburg Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
3
Schools
438
Students
$25,875
Per-Pupil Spend
+80% nat'l
2.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-50pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Petersburg Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 438 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,875 is above average for a US public school district. Only 2% 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 45/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rae C. Stedman ElementaryPK–05209
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mitkof Middle School06–08106
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Petersburg High School09–12123
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,875+80% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
22%
State
62.3%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal
15.9%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
3
Schools
438
Students
2%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,875 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 2% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 438 students.
What is the graduation rate for Petersburg Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Petersburg Borough School District spend per student?
Petersburg Borough School District spends $25,875 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Petersburg Borough School District?
2% of students in Petersburg Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Petersburg Borough School District?
No, Petersburg Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Petersburg Borough School District serve?
Petersburg Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Petersburg Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Petersburg Borough School District is 45/100. 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.