Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
School District · King Salmon, Alaska
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$63,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$63,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake and Peninsula Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tanalian School
Port Alsworth · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newhalen School
Iliamna · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kokhanok School
Kokhanok · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#10 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$63,470
+$37,782 vs Alaska median
District size
332 students
Smaller than Alaska median
The short answer
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District ranks #10 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Lake and Peninsula Borough School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tanalian School (9.5/10), Newhalen School (6.1/10), and Kokhanok School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanalian School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Newhalen School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Kokhanok School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District is a King Salmon, Alaska school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 332 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $63,470 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Lake and Peninsula Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tanalian School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lake and Peninsula Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.0%.
District Map
Schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- King Salmon
- Total Enrollment
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District has 11 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Lake and Peninsula Borough School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District spends $63,470 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Tanalian School is the highest-rated school in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Across schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake and Peninsula Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.0%
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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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