Iditarod Area School District

Headquartered at 90 Chinana Ave in McGrath, Alaska, the Iditarod Area School District operates as an open, regular public school district serving a widespread rural remote community. The district oversees eight operational schools, delivering comprehensive educational programming that spans from prekindergarten through the twelfth grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 263 learners, consisting of 133 male and 130 female students. Demographically, the student population comprises 132 American Indian, 91 White, 19 Hispanic, and 19 multiracial (two or more races) students, as well as single-student representation in both the Asian and Black student categories.

To support its student population across its unique geographical landscape, the district maintains a substantial operational and instructional workforce totaling 91.78 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 41.6 FTE teachers, 12.09 FTE instructional aides, and 38.09 FTE support staff personnel who help maintain academic standard continuity and daily district services. Parents, students, and researchers looking for further information regarding district initiatives and school operations can visit the official website at www.iditarodsd.org or contact the district directly by phone at (907) 574-0207.