How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Anchorage School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anchorage, Alaska | Kotzebue, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 43,727 | 1,911 |
| Number of Schools | 95 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Anchorage School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,698 | $57,541 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.1% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.1% | 69.3% |
| Local Revenue | 27.8% | 12.6% |
Anchorage School District
Federal State Local
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Anchorage School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.0% | 1.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11.7% | 93.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 16.1% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.2% | 99.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Anchorage School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 274 | — |
| Schools with AP | 15 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 501.2:1 | 263.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.3% | 73.5% |
School Types
Anchorage School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.