7.7 avg / 10

Denali Borough School District

School District · Healy, Alaska

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 924

Teachers (FTE): 25

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,280

Student-Teacher Ratio

37:1

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,280

Student-Teacher Ratio

37:1

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How this district compares

Alaska rank

#6 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,280

$14,408 vs Alaska median

District size

924 students

Larger than Alaska median

Top-Rated Schools in Denali Borough School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Tri-valley School	8.1 / 10	Other	—	155
2	Denali Peak	7.3 / 10	Other	—	745

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About Denali Borough School District

Denali Borough School District is a Healy, Alaska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 924 students with a student-teacher ratio of 37:1. The district invests $11,280 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Denali Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tri-valley School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Denali Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.

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Schools in Denali Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.8%

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ELA Proficiency 63.4%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Denali Borough School District with test data.

Schools in Denali Borough School District

4 schools

Other Schools 4

District Details

State: Alaska
City: Healy
Total Enrollment: 924
Teachers (FTE): 25
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Denali Borough School District?

Denali Borough School District has 4 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Denali Borough School District?

The average composite rating for Denali Borough School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Denali Borough School District?

Denali Borough School District spends $11,280 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Denali Borough School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Denali Borough School District is 37:1.

What is the top-rated school in Denali Borough School District?

Tri-valley School is the highest-rated school in Denali Borough School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Denali Borough School District?

Across schools in Denali Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Denali Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?

Denali Borough School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Math Proficiency: 55.8%
ELA Proficiency: 63.4%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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