Far North School (Closed 2011)

49 Far North Street
Central, AK 99730

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
10 students
This chart displays total students of Far North School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Far North School by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Far North School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
30%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Far North School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
6%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Far North School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
White
(09-10)
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Far North School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Far North School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Far North School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Far North School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Far North School?
10 students attend Far North School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Far North School students are White, and 30% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Far North School offer ?
Far North School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Far North School part of?
Far North School is part of Yukon Flats School District.

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