Enrollment
67
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Craig, AK
Craig High School
Federal NCES profile for Craig High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020009000038
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK.
School address
District: Craig City School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020009000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craig High School
Craig High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Craig, Alaska, enrolling 67 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.8% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 134 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Craig City School District spends $13,532 per pupil, 59% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students) and Craig Elementary (82 students) alongside Craig High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Craig High School compares
Craig High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 12% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Alaska - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Two or More 32.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Craig High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craig City School District, which includes Craig High School.
$13,532
Per student
-59%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 24.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Craig High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Correspondence | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 82.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Craig High School
How many students attend Craig High School?
Craig High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Craig, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig High School is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craig High School?
68.8% of students at Craig High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig High School?
The largest demographic group at Craig High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Craig, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig High School?
Craig High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craig High School rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Craig, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
Is Craig High School a good school?
Craig High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Craig City School District?
Besides Craig High School, Craig City School District also operates Pace Correspondence (414 students), Craig Elementary (82 students), and Craig Middle School (52 students). See the Craig City School District district page for the complete list.
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