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Aleutians East Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Aleutians East Borough's public-school directory totals 4 campuses, with student enrollment near 178. Aleutians East Borough School District is the largest district. Median household income runs around $65,365.

7-year change in Aleutians East Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
178
-55 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,491
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
178
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,365
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
4
178 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Aleutians East Borough School District
178 students · 1 district in Aleutians East Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Aleutians East Borough residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
17%
Hispanic
9%
Black
3%
Asian
19%
Two or more
14%
Native American
40%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
11%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
4%
Two or more
7%
Native American
75%
Pacific Islander
3%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
14.0% under 18

Test scores in Aleutians East Borough

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 36.1%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Sand Point School· 38.6%

See all 1 schools in Aleutians East Borough ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sand Point SchoolSand PointCombinedPK-1285·
King Cove SchoolKing CoveCombinedPK-1267·
Akutan SchoolAkutanCombinedPK-1216·
False Pass SchoolFalse PassCombinedPK-1210·

Cities in Aleutians East Borough

Akutan1 schoolFalse Pass1 schoolKing Cove1 schoolSand Point1 school

About Aleutians East Borough

Aleutians East Borough is a compact Alaska county of about 3,491 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 178 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,365 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Alaska median.

The largest single district in Aleutians East Borough is Aleutians East Borough School District, which alone enrolls about 178 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 178 students, contracted 24% from the 233 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Aleutians East Borough discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Aleutians East Borough?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 178.
What is the largest school district in Aleutians East Borough?
Aleutians East Borough School District is the largest school district in Aleutians East Borough, serving approximately 178 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Aleutians East Borough?
Aleutians East Borough has roughly 3,491 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Aleutians East Borough?
Median household income in Aleutians East Borough is $65,365, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Aleutians East Borough?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Aleutians East Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aleutians East Borough schools?
Across Aleutians East Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Aleutians East Borough?
Aleutians East Borough residents are approximately 17% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Black, 19% Asian, 14% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Aleutians East Borough is owner-occupied?
Aleutians East Borough has about 1,245 housing units, of which roughly 64.2% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Aleutians East Borough?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Aleutians East Borough include Sand Point School, King Cove School, Akutan School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data