For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,045 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
2,045 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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
98%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,462 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,831 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,462
$20,163
Spending / Student
$37,831
$21,240
Best Lower Yukon School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nunam Iqua 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
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Hooper Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83 School Road
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-1200
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-1200
Grades: 4-8
| 68 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Alakanuk 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
| 229 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Emmonak 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
| 226 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Hooper Bay 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
| 399 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Kotlik 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
| 172 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Marshall 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
| 130 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Mountain Village 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
| 186 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Pilot Station 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
| 197 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Russian Mission 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
| 120 students
Rank: #3 - 113. - 11.
Scammon Bay 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
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,045 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?
98% of Lower Yukon School District students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $37,831 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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