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Dillingham City School District

Alaska · Public School District
2
Schools
420
Students
$36,052
Per-Pupil Spend
+151% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dillingham City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 420 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,052 is above average for a US public school district. 100% 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 27/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dillingham ElementaryPK–05209
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dillingham Middle/High School06–12211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,052+151% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
14%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
30.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (14%), with notable federal support (31%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
420
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score27/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,052 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% 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 27/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% 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 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dillingham City School District?
Dillingham City School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 420 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dillingham City School District?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dillingham City School District spend per student?
Dillingham City School District spends $36,052 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dillingham City School District?
100% of students in Dillingham City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dillingham City School District?
No, Dillingham City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dillingham City School District serve?
Dillingham City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dillingham City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dillingham City School District is 27/100. 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.