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Lake And Peninsula Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 320 students in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
11 Schools
488 Schools
# Students
320 Students
127,890 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
6,871 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
% American Indian
76%
21%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
12%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,678 is higher than the state median of $20,568. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,691 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,678
$20,568
Spending / Student
$66,691
$21,667
Best Lake And Peninsula Borough School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tanalian School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
School Rd
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Chignik Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Igiugig School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Meshik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Port Heiden, AK 99549
(907) 318-2925
Port Heiden, AK 99549
(907) 318-2925
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Nondalton School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School Rd
Nondalton, AK 99640
(907) 318-2936
Nondalton, AK 99640
(907) 318-2936
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Perryville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Road
Perryville, AK 99648
(907) 290-8611
Perryville, AK 99648
(907) 290-8611
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Levelock School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Levelock, AK 99625
(907) 313-3220
Levelock, AK 99625
(907) 313-3220
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #88.
Chignik Lagoon School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Rd
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907) 268-4147
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907) 268-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Kokhanok School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
School Rd
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 318-2915
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 318-2915
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Newhalen School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
School Rd
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 571-1211
Iliamna, AK 99606
(907) 571-1211
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Jensen Dr
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 781-2210
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 781-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District manages 11 public schools serving 320 students.
What is the rank of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District is ranked #13 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
76% of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake And Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake And Peninsula Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Lake And Peninsula Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,691 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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