Top Rankings
Copper River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 423 students in Copper River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Copper River School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
5 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
423 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copper River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
% American Indian
39%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
51%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,208 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,459 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,208
$20,163
Spending / Student
$22,459
$21,240
Best Copper River School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slana School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Glennallen Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-5286
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copper River School District?
Copper River School District manages 5 public schools serving 423 students.
What is the rank of Copper River School District?
Copper River School District is ranked #20 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copper River School District?
51% of Copper River School District students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copper River School District?
Copper River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Copper River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,459 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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