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Klawock City School District

Alaska · Public School District
2
Schools
124
Students
$37,133
Per-Pupil Spend
+159% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Klawock City School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 124 students across 2 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $37,133 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 29/100.

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All Schools (2)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Klawock City SchoolPK–12124
Klawock CorrespondenceKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$37,133+159% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
State
50.4%
Local (property tax)
7.3%
Federal
42.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (7%), with notable federal support (42%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
124
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$37K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score29/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $37,133 per pupil — 159% 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
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 29/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
42% 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 Klawock City School District?
Klawock City School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 124 students.
What is the graduation rate for Klawock City School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Klawock City School District spend per student?
Klawock City School District spends $37,133 per pupil — 159% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Klawock City School District?
100% of students in Klawock City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Klawock City School District?
No, Klawock City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Klawock City School District serve?
Klawock City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Klawock City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Klawock City School District is 29/100. 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.