How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Yupiit School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, Alaska | Akiachak, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 19,705 | 471 |
| Number of Schools | 49 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Yupiit School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,753 | $41,571 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 54.2% |
| State Revenue | 62.7% | 44.4% |
| Local Revenue | 22.6% | 1.4% |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
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Yupiit School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Yupiit School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 0.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9.2% | 98.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 16.3% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Yupiit School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 79 | — |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383.2:1 | 135:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.6% | 80.5% |
School Types
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Yupiit 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.