For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 95 students in Yakutat School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Yakutat School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
2 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
95 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yakutat School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.6%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
50%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
2%
% White
37%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,337 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,905 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,337
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,905
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Yakutat School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 Forest Hwy
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Yakutat School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
429 Forest Hwy
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District manages 2 public schools serving 95 students.
What is the rank of Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District is ranked #19 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Yakutat School District?
50% of Yakutat School District students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Yakutat School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,905 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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