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Lake and Peninsula Borough

Alaska · Public K-12

Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska reports 12 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 1,013.

7-year change in Lake and Peninsula Borough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
312
-23 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-2 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
312
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,625
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.4%
Above Alaska avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
12
312 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
312 students · 1 district in Lake and Peninsula Borough

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake and Peninsula 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
3%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
35%
Native American
45%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
11%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
77%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.6%
civilian labor
Median age
34
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Lake and Peninsula Borough

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Newhalen School· 11.4%

See all 1 schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Newhalen SchoolIliamnaCombinedPK-1283·
Kokhanok SchoolKokhanokCombinedPK-1240·
Tanalian SchoolPort AlsworthCombinedPK-1240·
Meshik SchoolPort HeidenCombinedPK-1229·
Chignik Lake SchoolChignik LakeCombinedPK-1226·
Perryville SchoolPerryvilleCombinedPK-1224·
Nondalton SchoolNondaltonCombinedPK-1223·
Igiugig SchoolIgiugigCombinedPK-1220·
Chignik Lagoon SchoolChignik LagoonCombinedPK-1215·
Levelock SchoolLevelockCombinedPK-1212·
Chignik Bay SchoolChignik BayCombinedM-M··
Pilot Point SchoolPilot PointCombinedM-M··

Cities in Lake and Peninsula Borough

Chignik Bay1 schoolChignik Lagoon1 schoolChignik Lake1 schoolIgiugig1 schoolIliamna1 schoolKokhanok1 schoolLevelock1 schoolNondalton1 schoolPerryville1 schoolPilot Point1 schoolPort Alsworth1 schoolPort Heiden1 school

About Lake and Peninsula Borough

Across the rural-scale Alaska county of Lake and Peninsula Borough of about 1,013 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 312 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,625, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 20% below the Alaska median.

Lake and Peninsula Borough School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 312 students across Lake and Peninsula Borough.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lake and Peninsula Borough has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 335 students to 312. Lake and Peninsula Borough now counts 10 public schools, down from 12 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Lake and Peninsula Borough discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 312 students.
What is the largest school district in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District is the largest school district in Lake and Peninsula Borough, serving approximately 312 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 1,013, with a median age of 34. About 23.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Median household income in Lake and Peninsula Borough is $65,625, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Approximately 16.3% of adults 25 and older in Lake and Peninsula Borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lake and Peninsula Borough qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 90.4% of students in Lake and Peninsula Borough public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake and Peninsula Borough schools?
Across Lake and Peninsula Borough public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough residents are approximately 17% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 35% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lake and Peninsula Borough is owner-occupied?
Lake and Peninsula Borough has about 1,336 housing units, of which roughly 65.4% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough include Newhalen School, Kokhanok School, Tanalian School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.

Lake and Peninsula Borough school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data