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Skagway School District

Alaska · Public School District
1
Schools
152
Students
$27,486
Per-Pupil Spend
+92% nat'l
2.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-50pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Skagway School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 152 students across 1 school. Per-pupil spending of $27,486 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 moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Skagway SchoolPK–12152
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,486+92% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
57%
State
35.5%
Local (property tax)
57.3%
Federal
7.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
152
Students
2%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score49/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,486 per pupil — 92% 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 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Skagway School District?
Skagway School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 152 students.
How much does Skagway School District spend per student?
Skagway School District spends $27,486 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Skagway School District?
2% of students in Skagway School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Skagway School District?
No, Skagway School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Skagway School District serve?
Skagway School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Skagway School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Skagway School District is 49/100. 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.