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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020012000634

Dillingham Middle/High School

565 Seward St, Dillingham, AK 99576 · (907) 842-5221 · Dillingham Census Area
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL223 STUDENTS
Enrollment
223
High
DISTRICT 202 · STATE 373
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
101%
225 students
DISTRICT 101% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
37
Grade 7
30
Grade 8
38
Grade 9
29
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
20
Student demographics
White
2612%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Two+
4520%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Native American
14766%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 22%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11049%
Female
11351%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
12.2%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
11.5%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
223
-9 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 12.9:1
% White
12%
was 11%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Dillingham Middle/High School

Located at 565 Seward St, in Dillingham, Alaska, Dillingham Middle/High School is a small secondary school that serves 223 students (grades 6 through 12), operated by Dillingham City School District. Compared to the state average of about 373 students per school, that is 40% below typical.

Dillingham City School District comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 403 students; Dillingham Middle/High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Dillingham Middle/High School lists that Native American students make up the majority at 66%. Other groups include 20% multiracial, 12% White.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Dillingham Middle/High School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.1:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 101% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Dillingham Census Area indicate the typical household earns roughly $78,533 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 19%. Across Dillingham Census Area's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,018 students), Dillingham Middle/High School is one campus in the mix.

Dillingham Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Dillingham Middle/High School has decreased 4%, going from 232 students in 2018 to 223 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Dillingham Middle/High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Dillingham Census Area at a glance

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Population
4,724
Census ACS
Median income
$78,533
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,018 students

Quick facts

School name
Dillingham Middle/High School
District
Dillingham City School District
Address
565 Seward St, Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone
(907) 842-5221
County
Dillingham Census Area
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
223
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
225 (101%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020012000634
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Dillingham Middle/High School
How many students attend Dillingham Middle/High School?
Dillingham Middle/High School enrolls approximately 223 students in grades 06-12.
Is Dillingham Middle/High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dillingham Middle/High School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillingham Middle/High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dillingham Middle/High School is approximately 12.1:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dillingham Middle/High School?
At Dillingham Middle/High School, the student body is approximately 12% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 20% Two or more.
Is Dillingham Middle/High School public or private?
Dillingham Middle/High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dillingham City School District.
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