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7.3avg / 10

Kodiak Island Borough School District

School District · Kodiak, Alaska

Students: 2,162
Teachers (FTE): 155

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

12

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,162

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Alaska rank

#9 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,688

+$0 vs Alaska median

District size

2,162 students

Much larger than Alaska median

The short answer

Kodiak Island Borough School District ranks #9 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Kodiak Island Borough School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Elementary (9.1/10), North Star Elementary (8.7/10), and Kodiak Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Peterson Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kodiak Island Borough School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kodiak Island Borough School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1East Elementary9.1 / 10
2North Star Elementary8.7 / 10
3Kodiak Middle School7.7 / 10
4Peterson Elementary7.2 / 10
5Main Elementary7.1 / 10
6Kodiak High School6.9 / 10
7Akteach6.6 / 10
8Old Harbor School5.2 / 10

See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kodiak Island Borough School District

Kodiak Island Borough School District is a Kodiak, Alaska school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 2,162 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $25,688 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Kodiak Island Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Kodiak Island Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency44.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Alaska
City
Kodiak
Total Enrollment
2,162
Teachers (FTE)
155
District spending per student
$25,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kodiak Island Borough School District?

Kodiak Island Borough School District has 12 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kodiak Island Borough School District?

The average composite rating for Kodiak Island Borough School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Kodiak Island Borough School District?

Kodiak Island Borough School District's district-level spending was $25,688 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Kodiak Island Borough School District is 13.9:1.

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

East Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kodiak Island Borough School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Kodiak Island Borough School District?

Across schools in Kodiak Island Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Kodiak Island Borough School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 12 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
44.6%
ELA Proficiency
49.5%

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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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