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Craig City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 696 students in Craig City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Craig City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
696 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Craig City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
82 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
22%
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
397 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
57%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
3%
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
48
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,662
$20,163
Spending / Student
$13,095
$21,240
Best Craig City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Pace Correspondence
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Craig High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Panther Way
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-2274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Road Lower
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Craig City School District?
Craig City School District manages 4 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Craig City School District?
Craig City School District is ranked #23 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Craig City School District?
57% of Craig City School District students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Craig City School District?
Craig City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Craig City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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