For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,035 students in Lower Yukon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Lower Yukon School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
11 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
2,035 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lower Yukon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,981 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
22%
# Asian Students
8 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
n/a
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
169
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,622 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,017 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,622
$20,122
Spending / Student
$38,017
$21,197
Best Lower Yukon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nunam Iqua School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 School Rd
Nunam Iqua, AK 99666
(907) 498-4112
Nunam Iqua, AK 99666
(907) 498-4112
Grades: PK-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Hooper Bay Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83 School Road
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-4015
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-4015
Grades: 4-8
| 47 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Alakanuk School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Rd
Alakanuk, AK 99554
(907) 238-3312
Alakanuk, AK 99554
(907) 238-3312
Grades: PK-12
| 221 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Emmonak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
267 School Road
Emmonak, AK 99581
(907) 949-1248
Emmonak, AK 99581
(907) 949-1248
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Hooper Bay School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
General Delivery
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-1200
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-1200
Grades: PK-12
| 451 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Kotlik School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20129 School Rd
Kotlik, AK 99620
(907) 899-4415
Kotlik, AK 99620
(907) 899-4415
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Marshall School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89 School Rd
Marshall, AK 99585
(907) 679-6112
Marshall, AK 99585
(907) 679-6112
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Mountain Village School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Rd
Mountain Village, AK 99632
(907) 591-2204
Mountain Village, AK 99632
(907) 591-2204
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Pilot Station School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5090 School Rd
Pilot Station, AK 99650
(907) 549-3212
Pilot Station, AK 99650
(907) 549-3212
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Russian Mission School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 School Rd
Russian Mission, AK 99657
(907) 584-5126
Russian Mission, AK 99657
(907) 584-5126
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Scammon Bay School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Askinuk Road
Scammon Bay, AK 99662
(907) 558-2000
Scammon Bay, AK 99662
(907) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,035 students.
What is the rank of Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District is ranked #51 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Yukon School District?
97% of Lower Yukon School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Lower Yukon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,017 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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