Top Rankings
Unalaska City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Unalaska City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Unalaska City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
2 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
352 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Unalaska City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 53 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
% American Indian
12%
22%
% Asian
47%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
16%
47%
% Hawaiian
10%
3%
% Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,244 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,670 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,244
$20,163
Spending / Student
$29,670
$21,240
Best Unalaska City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Eagle's View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 East Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-3979
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-3979
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Unalaska City School District?
Unalaska City School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Unalaska City School District?
Unalaska City School District is ranked #8 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Unalaska City School District?
47% of Unalaska City School District students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Unalaska City School District?
Unalaska City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Unalaska City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,670 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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