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Nenana City School District

406 E 2nd St
Nenana, AK 99760-0010
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Nenana City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,164 students in Nenana City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Nenana City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
2 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
2,164 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
83:1
83:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nenana City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 42% has increased from 35-39% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#27 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
32%
30-34%
29%
30-39%
38%
42%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
% American Indian
13%
22%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
66%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
% Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,966 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,600
$20,163
Spending / Student
$5,966
$21,240

Best Nenana City School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cyberlynx Correspondence Program
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 E 2nd St
Nenana, AK 99760
(907) 832-5423
Gr: PK-12 | 1,977 student Student-teacher ratio: 165:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nenana City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 E 2nd St
Nenana, AK 99760
(907) 832-5464
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nenana City School District?
Nenana City School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,164 students.
What is the rank of Nenana City School District?
Nenana City School District is ranked #24 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nenana City School District?
66% of Nenana City School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nenana City School District?
Nenana City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 83:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Nenana City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,966 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,164 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 42% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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