Dillingham City School District

The Dillingham City School District in Alaska operates two schools: Dillingham Middle/High School and Dillingham Elementary. Both schools have consistently low academic performance, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state averages.

Dillingham Middle/High School is ranked 53rd out of 60 Alaska high schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Dillingham Elementary is ranked 127th out of 175 Alaska elementary schools and is also rated 1 out of 5 stars. The Dillingham City School District as a whole is ranked 21st out of 24 districts in Alaska and is rated 1 out of 5 stars. Both schools have extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population, which may be a contributing factor to their low academic performance.

Despite the district spending significantly more per student than the state average, the academic outcomes do not reflect this higher level of funding. Additionally, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting potential staffing challenges that may be impacting the educational experience for students. Overall, the Dillingham City School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and comprehensive, data-driven strategies may be needed to address the root causes of these issues and improve student outcomes.