For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,027 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 5% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), 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
484 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lower Yukon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 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 63% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤1%
23%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Graduation Rate
63%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)69.1%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
Showing 2009–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
97%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
47%
Showing 1997–2022. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,221 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,341 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$116 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$46,221
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$57,341
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lower Yukon School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nunam Iqua School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 School Rd
Nunam Iqua, AK 99666
(907) 498-4112
Nunam Iqua, AK 99666
(907) 498-4112
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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
Gr: 4-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,027 students.
What is the rank of Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District is ranked #49 out of 51 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, and 3% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Lower Yukon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,341 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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