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Aleutians West Census Area Schools & Education

School Score

91/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,454

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,745

School Score

91/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#3

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Aleutians West Census Area

Measured School Summary

Aleutians West Census Area has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 91/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $12,454 per pupil, Aleutians West Census Area has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 63% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 16.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Aleutians West Census Area before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

6 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

91/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

16.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$12,454

$1,291 below the state average

School coverage

6

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Aleutians West Census Area has 6 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Aleutians West Census Area school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Higher-signal county

Aleutians West Census Area screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#3

of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Unalaska City School District

Elementary and high visible

346 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Pribilof School District

Other grade structure

57 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Aleutian Region School District

Other grade structure

16 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Aleutian Region School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Aleutians West Census Area?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Aleutians West Census Area district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Distributed learning across the island chain

Six public schools serve the remote reaches of this area, enrolling a total of 419 students across three different districts. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and four PK-12 'other' facilities.

Unalaska City leads the student population

The Unalaska City School District is the largest provider, enrolling 346 students across two schools. Two smaller districts, Pribilof and Aleutian Region, serve the remaining 73 students in more isolated settings.

Intimate rural settings and varied sizes

All schools are rural, but sizes vary significantly from Eagle's View Elementary with 184 students to Adak School with just 5. The average school size is 70 students, offering a range of small-town and truly isolated environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Aleutians West Census Area

Reported Enrollment

419

6 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other4

3 School Districts in Aleutians West Census Area

Unalaska City School District

2 schools
346 students

Pribilof School District

2 schools
57 students

Aleutian Region School District

2 schools
16 students

6 Public Schools in Aleutians West Census Area

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Eagle's View Elementary School

Unalaska City School District

Unalaska, 99685 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary184 students

Unalaska Jr/Sr High School

Unalaska City School District

Unalaska, 99685 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High162 students

St Paul School

Pribilof School District

St. Paul, 99660 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other52 students

Yakov E. Netsvetov School

Aleutian Region School District

Atka, 99547 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other11 students

Adak School

Aleutian Region School District

Adak, 99546 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other5 students

Pribilof Correspondence School

Pribilof School District

St. Paul, 99660 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Virtual5 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,454

State avg $13,745

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alaska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Aleutians West Census Area (95.0%), Chugach Census Area (95.0%), and Petersburg Borough (95.0%) currently lead Alaska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alaska?
Across Alaska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,745. The highest current county values are Bristol Bay Borough ($22,316), Aleutians East Borough ($20,268), and Nome Census Area ($20,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Aleutians West Census Area?
Aleutians West Census Area has a school score of 91/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Aleutians West Census Area?
The high school graduation rate in Aleutians West Census Area is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Aleutians West Census Area spend per student?
Aleutians West Census Area spends $12,454 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

Six public schools serve the remote reaches of this area, enrolling a total of 419 students across three different districts. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and four PK-12 'other' facilities.

What are the major school districts in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

The Unalaska City School District is the largest provider, enrolling 346 students across two schools. Two smaller districts, Pribilof and Aleutian Region, serve the remaining 73 students in more isolated settings.

What is the school experience like in Aleutians West Census Area?

All schools are rural, but sizes vary significantly from Eagle's View Elementary with 184 students to Adak School with just 5. The average school size is 70 students, offering a range of small-town and truly isolated environments.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.