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Southeast Island School District

Alaska · Public School District
8
Schools
170
Students
$59,619
Per-Pupil Spend
+316% nat'l
62.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Southeast Island School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 170 students across 8 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $59,619 is above average for a US public school district. 62% 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 (8)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$59,619+316% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
State
71.8%
Local (property tax)
2.5%
Federal
25.7%

State funding accounts for 72% 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
8
Schools
170
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$60K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $59,619 per pupil — 316% 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%.
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
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southeast Island School District?
Southeast Island School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 170 students.
What is the graduation rate for Southeast Island School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Southeast Island School District spend per student?
Southeast Island School District spends $59,619 per pupil — 316% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Southeast Island School District?
62% of students in Southeast Island School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Southeast Island School District?
No, Southeast Island School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Southeast Island School District serve?
Southeast Island School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Southeast Island School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Southeast Island 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.