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Saint Mary's School District

Alaska · Public School District
1
Schools
203
Students
$36,895
Per-Pupil Spend
+157% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Saint Mary's School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 203 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,895 is above average for a US public school district. 100% 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 21/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Saint Mary's SchoolPK–12203
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,895+157% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
State
65.5%
Local (property tax)
3.5%
Federal
31.1%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
203
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$37K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score21/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,895 per pupil — 157% 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
100% 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 21/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% 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 Saint Mary's School District?
Saint Mary's School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 203 students.
What is the graduation rate for Saint Mary's School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Saint Mary's School District spend per student?
Saint Mary's School District spends $36,895 per pupil — 157% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Saint Mary's School District?
100% of students in Saint Mary's School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Saint Mary's School District?
No, Saint Mary's School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Saint Mary's School District serve?
Saint Mary's School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Saint Mary's School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Saint Mary's School District is 21/100. 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.