Kodiak Island Borough Schools & Education
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,103
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#12
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kodiak Island Borough
Measured School Summary
Kodiak Island Borough has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,103 per pupil, Kodiak Island Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kodiak Island Borough 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
12 public schools and 1 district 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,103
$1,642 below the state average
School coverage
12
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kodiak Island Borough has 12 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Kodiak Island Borough 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.
Dominant-district county
Kodiak Island Borough School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#12
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below 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.
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,228 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kodiak Island Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Kodiak Island Borough?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kodiak Island Borough, 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.
Serving the Kodiak Archipelago
Kodiak Island Borough manages 12 public schools serving 2,228 students across the island chain. The infrastructure consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and six schools with 'other' grade configurations. This network ensures that students in remote fishing villages and the main city alike have access to education.
The Kodiak Island District
The Kodiak Island Borough School District is the sole provider for the region, managing all 12 schools and 2,228 students. There are no charter schools in the borough, with resources consolidated into the traditional public system. Kodiak High School is the borough's flagship institution, serving 620 students.
A Blend of Town and Rural
Schools are split between five town-based sites in the city of Kodiak and seven rural sites in outlying villages. The average school size is 186 students, but the experience varies wildly from the bustling East Elementary (325 students) to tiny village schools. This mix reflects the borough's dual identity as both a maritime hub and a wilderness frontier.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Kodiak Island Borough
Reported Enrollment
2,228
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak Island Borough School District
12 Public Schools in Kodiak Island Borough
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak High School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 620 |
| Kodiak Middle School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 428 |
| East Elementary | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 325 |
| North Star Elementary | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 237 |
| Main Elementary | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 191 |
| Peterson Elementary | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 187 |
| AKTEACH | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak, 99615Town: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 147 |
| Old Harbor School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Old Harbor, 99643Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 29 |
| Chiniak School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Chiniak, 99615Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 20 |
| Port Lions School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Port Lions, 99550Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 18 |
| Akhiok School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Akhiok, 99615Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 13 |
| Ouzinkie School | Record | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Ouzinkie, 99644Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 13 |
Kodiak High School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Town: Remote
Kodiak Middle School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Town: Remote
East Elementary
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Town: Remote
North Star Elementary
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Rural: Fringe
Main Elementary
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Town: Remote
Peterson Elementary
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Rural: Fringe
AKTEACH
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, 99615 / Town: Remote
Old Harbor School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Old Harbor, 99643 / Rural: Remote
Chiniak School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Chiniak, 99615 / Rural: Remote
Port Lions School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Port Lions, 99550 / Rural: Remote
Akhiok School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Akhiok, 99615 / Rural: Remote
Ouzinkie School
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Ouzinkie, 99644 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,103
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska?
Kodiak Island Borough manages 12 public schools serving 2,228 students across the island chain. The infrastructure consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and six schools with 'other' grade configurations. This network ensures that students in remote fishing villages and the main city alike have access to education.
What are the major school districts in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska?
The Kodiak Island Borough School District is the sole provider for the region, managing all 12 schools and 2,228 students. There are no charter schools in the borough, with resources consolidated into the traditional public system. Kodiak High School is the borough's flagship institution, serving 620 students.
What is the school experience like in Kodiak Island Borough?
Schools are split between five town-based sites in the city of Kodiak and seven rural sites in outlying villages. The average school size is 186 students, but the experience varies wildly from the bustling East Elementary (325 students) to tiny village schools. This mix reflects the borough's dual identity as both a maritime hub and a wilderness frontier.
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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.