Top Rankings
Kodiak Island Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,162 students in Kodiak Island Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Kodiak Island Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
13 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
2,162 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kodiak Island Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
512 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
24%
22%
# Asian Students
477 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
22%
5%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
914 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
42%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
3%
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
145
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,997 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,399 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,997
$20,163
Spending / Student
$27,399
$21,240
Best Kodiak Island Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Lions School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Akhiok School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ouzinkie School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Karluk School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Karluk, AK 99608
(907) 241-2217
Karluk, AK 99608
(907) 241-2217
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Akteach
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
722 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Chiniak School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36158 Chiniak Hwy
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #88.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #99.
East Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Benny Benson Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Kodiak High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
917 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7400
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #1111.
Kodiak Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Old Harbor School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1313.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 Powell Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District manages 13 public schools serving 2,162 students.
What is the rank of Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District is ranked #33 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kodiak Island Borough School District?
42% of Kodiak Island Borough School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kodiak Island Borough School District?
Kodiak Island Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Kodiak Island Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,399 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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