Top Rankings
Denali Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 912 students in Denali Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Denali Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), 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
912 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
35:1
District Rank
Denali Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 70-74% has increased from 40-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 53 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
70 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
22%
# Asian Students
21 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
43 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
589 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
64%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
3%
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
48
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,843 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,760
$20,122
Spending / Student
$13,843
$21,197
Best Denali Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Cantwell School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Denali Peak
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Grades: PK-12
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District manages 4 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District is ranked #4 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denali Borough School District?
64% of Denali Borough School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denali Borough School District?
Denali Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 35:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Denali Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,843 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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