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Alaska Gateway School District

Alaska · Public School District
8
Schools
386
Students
$41,960
Per-Pupil Spend
+192% nat'l
92.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alaska Gateway School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 386 students across 8 schools. It includes 1 elementary school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $41,960 is above average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tanacross SchoolPK–0810
Other Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alaska REACH AcademyPK–1233
Dot Lake SchoolPK–1214
Eagle Community SchoolPK–1211
Mentasta Lake SchoolPK–1234
Tetlin SchoolPK–1238
Tok SchoolPK–12185
Walter Northway SchoolPK–1261
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$41,960+192% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
68.4%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal
29.0%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
386
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$42K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $41,960 per pupil — 192% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alaska Gateway School District?
Alaska Gateway School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 386 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alaska Gateway School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alaska Gateway School District spend per student?
Alaska Gateway School District spends $41,960 per pupil — 192% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alaska Gateway School District?
92% of students in Alaska Gateway School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alaska Gateway School District?
No, Alaska Gateway School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alaska Gateway School District serve?
Alaska Gateway School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alaska Gateway School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alaska Gateway School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.