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13 schools in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

Alaska · 320 students · 13 cities

Public schools in the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District system total 13 schools across Alaska, with roughly 320 students enrolled.

4-year change in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
320
-47 (-13%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
11
-2 (-15%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

Since 2017-18, the 11 district schools that reported both years went from 316 to 320 students (up 1%) and from 42 to 40 full-time teachers (down 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

As a middle-population district in Alaska, Lake and Peninsula Borough School District serves 320 students across 13 schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 25 in this district, below the Alaska typical of 263.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 367 students in SY 2020-21 versus 320 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 13 to 11 across the same 4-year window.

On allk12, the community for Lake and Peninsula Borough School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Lake and Peninsula Borough School District run?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District has 13 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 320 students in Alaska.
What is the largest school in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District?
Newhalen School is the largest public school in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District by enrollment, with approximately 83 students.
What grade levels does Lake and Peninsula Borough School District serve?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 13 schools.
What cities does Lake and Peninsula Borough School District serve?
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District operates schools in Iliamna, Kokhanok, Port Alsworth, Port Heiden, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and 7 other communities across Alaska.