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Denali Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Denali Borough number 4 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 268 students per campus.

7-year change in Denali Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,073
+110 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,073
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,781
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
4
1,073 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Denali Borough School District
1,073 students · 1 district in Denali Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Denali 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
73%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
12%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
14%
Native American
9%
Pacific Islander
3%
Bachelor's+
26.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.9%
civilian labor
Median age
44
14.6% under 18

Test scores in Denali Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Tri-Valley School· 47.5%
  2. Denali PEAK· 38.8%

See all 2 schools in Denali Borough ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Denali PEAKHealyCombinedPK-12882·
Tri-Valley SchoolHealyCombinedPK-12167·
Cantwell SchoolCantwellCombinedPK-1214·
Anderson SchoolAndersonCombinedPK-1210·

Cities in Denali Borough

Healy2 schoolsAnderson1 schoolCantwell1 school

About Denali Borough

Denali Borough is a thinly populated Alaska county of about 1,969 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,073 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $80,781, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

The largest single district in Denali Borough is Denali Borough School District, which alone enrolls about 1,073 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,073 students, grew 11% from the 963 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Denali Borough discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Denali Borough?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Denali Borough, Alaska, with a combined enrollment of about 1,073.
What is the largest school district in Denali Borough?
Denali Borough School District is the largest school district in Denali Borough, serving approximately 1,073 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Denali Borough?
Denali Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 1,969, with a median age of 44. About 14.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Denali Borough?
Median household income in Denali Borough is $80,781, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Denali Borough?
Approximately 26.6% of adults 25 and older in Denali Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Denali Borough schools?
Across Denali Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 132.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Denali Borough?
Denali Borough residents are approximately 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Denali Borough is owner-occupied?
Denali Borough has about 1,301 housing units, of which roughly 65.0% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Denali Borough?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Denali Borough include Denali PEAK, Tri-Valley School, Cantwell School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data