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Iditarod Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 313 students in Iditarod Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Iditarod Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
7 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
313 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iditarod Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
% American Indian
44%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,013 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,441 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,013
$20,163
Spending / Student
$28,441
$21,240
Best Iditarod Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Innoko River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Pine St
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Main St
Holy Cross, AK 99602
(907) 476-7131
Holy Cross, AK 99602
(907) 476-7131
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Takotna Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 River Rd
Takotna, AK 99675
(907) 298-2115
Takotna, AK 99675
(907) 298-2115
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Top Of The Kuskokwim School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9190 Main St
Nikolai, AK 99691
(907) 293-2427
Nikolai, AK 99691
(907) 293-2427
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Distance Learning/corresp. Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12812 Old Glen Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
David Louis Memorial School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 School St
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mcgrath School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Takotna Ave
Mc Grath, AK 99627
(907) 524-3033
Mc Grath, AK 99627
(907) 524-3033
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District is ranked #18 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Iditarod Area School District?
44% of Iditarod Area School District students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Iditarod Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,441 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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