Northwest Arctic Borough School District serves 1,911 students across 13 schools in a rural Alaskan region, with modest enrollment growth of 1.8% from the prior year. The district operates 1 elementary and 1 high school alongside additional facilities, supported by 102 teachers generating a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
Academically, the district's 69.2% graduation rate falls below Alaska's state average of 77.2%, representing an 8-percentage-point gap. This performance metric warrants attention relative to state outcomes.
The district's financial structure reflects significant state dependence. With a total budget of $83.5 million, revenue comprises 73.3% state funding, 14.8% federal funding, and 12.0% local revenue. Per-pupil spending of $16,356 stands substantially below the state average of $27,476, indicating the district operates with approximately 40% less per-student funding than comparable Alaska districts. This substantial funding differential represents a notable constraint relative to statewide resource levels.
The district's rural locale and enrollment size create specific operational contexts. The relatively high state revenue dependency reflects characteristics common to remote Alaskan communities with limited local tax bases. The combination of below-average graduation rates and below-average per-pupil spending suggests resource constraints that may influence academic outcomes and program offerings.
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Total Students
1,911
Schools
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,356
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Note:Alaska uses the “System for School Success” accountability framework. Assessment data (AK STAR) and School Index Values are not available for bulk download from DEED.
Source: Alaska DEED Data Center, FY2024-25. Revenue data from FY2024 Audited Revenues.