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Yukon Flats School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 190 students in Yukon Flats School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Yukon Flats School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
7 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
190 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yukon Flats School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.71
% American Indian
97%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,584 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $59,111 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,584
$20,163
Spending / Student
$59,111
$21,240
Best Yukon Flats School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Earla Hutchinson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tsuk Taih School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Marten Hill Dr
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907) 848-8113
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907) 848-8113
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Cruikshank School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 River Rd
Beaver, AK 99724
(907) 628-6313
Beaver, AK 99724
(907) 628-6313
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arctic Village School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Mountain St
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John Fredson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Chandalar Dr
Venetie, AK 99781
(907) 849-8415
Venetie, AK 99781
(907) 849-8415
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Fort Yukon School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Main St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2352
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2352
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
123 Hill St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2515
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2515
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yukon Flats School District?
Yukon Flats School District manages 7 public schools serving 190 students.
What is the rank of Yukon Flats School District?
Yukon Flats School District is ranked #32 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yukon Flats School District?
97% of Yukon Flats School District students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yukon Flats School District?
Yukon Flats School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Yukon Flats School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,111 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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