How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Denali Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Healy, Alaska | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 912 | 12,703 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Denali Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,762 | $18,816 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 19.7% |
| State Revenue | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| Local Revenue | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Denali Borough School District
Federal State Local
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Denali Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 53.3% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 18.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 28.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Denali Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 69 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 167:1 | 328.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 54.0% |
School Types
Denali Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
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.