For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 106 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 66% 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
500 Schools
# Students
106 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yakutat School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
% American Indian
52%
22%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,811 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,887 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,811
$20,163
Spending / Student
$25,887
$21,240
Best Yakutat School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District manages 2 public schools serving 106 students.
What is the rank of Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District is ranked #20 out of 52 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?
52% of Yakutat School District students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Yakutat School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,887 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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