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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,608 students in Kodiak Island Borough School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Kodiak Island Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
12 Schools
439 Schools
# Students
2,228 Students
100,949 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
5,511 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
0.73
0.70
# American Indian Students
508 Students
23,682 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
24%
# Asian Students
494 Students
3,997 Students
% Asian Students
22%
4%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
7,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
22 Students
2,128 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
931 Students
47,812 Students
% White Students
42%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
2,730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
3%
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
13,394 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
3,127
# Students in K Grade:
138
9,859
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
10,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
9,919
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
10,008
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
9,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
10,069
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
10,031
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
7,493
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
7,481
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
3,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
2,985
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
3,199
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
3,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,167 is higher than the state median of $19,928. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,587 is higher than the state median of $20,993. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,167
$19,928
Spending / Student
$26,587
$20,993
Best Kodiak Island Borough School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 18 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
| 13 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.
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
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 428 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 29 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 191 students
Recent Articles
Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Teachers in Philadelphia are being accused of cheating, with two administrators being recently dismissed. We report on the scandal that is rocking the City of Brotherly Love and beyond.
Public School Jobs
Learn about public school jobs. Discover helpful resources for finding jobs in public schools.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
