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Bristol Bay Borough School District

Alaska · Public School District
3
Schools
121
Students
$59,549
Per-Pupil Spend
+315% nat'l
91.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bristol Bay Borough School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 121 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $59,549 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 32/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Naknek ElementaryPK–0669
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bristol Bay Middle/High School07–1249
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bristol Bay CorrespondenceKG–123
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$59,549+315% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
41%
State
33.7%
Local (property tax)
41.3%
Federal
25.0%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
121
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$60K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $59,549 per pupil — 315% 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.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bristol Bay Borough School District?
Bristol Bay Borough School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 121 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bristol Bay Borough School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bristol Bay Borough School District spend per student?
Bristol Bay Borough School District spends $59,549 per pupil — 315% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bristol Bay Borough School District?
92% of students in Bristol Bay Borough School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bristol Bay Borough School District?
No, Bristol Bay Borough School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bristol Bay Borough School District serve?
Bristol Bay Borough School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bristol Bay Borough School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bristol Bay Borough School District is 32/100. 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.