Yukon Flats School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Yukon Flats School District, serving 241 students. Yukon Flats School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
Public schools in Yukon Flats School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
The top ranked public schools in Yukon Flats School District are Circle School, Arctic Village School and John Fredson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Yukon Flats School District |
| School District Website | http://www.yukonflats.net |
| School District Phone Number | (907) 662-2515 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 241 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 23 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
Yukon Flats 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #49 out of 53 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 77% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 234 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 97% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | n/a | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 4 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 2% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 3 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 7 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 21 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 16 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 19 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 23 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 27 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 16 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 16 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 18 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 17 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 16 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 14 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 13 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 18 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $42,946 is higher than the state median of $24,474. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,481 is higher than the state median of $24,972. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $42,946 | $24,474 |
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| Revenue / Student | $43,481 | $24,972 |
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Yukon Flats School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Circle School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%330 Yukon Dr10
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Grades: PK-12 | 16 students
- Arctic Village School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%305 Mountain St10
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Grades: PK-12 | 33 students
- John Fredson School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%360 Chandalar Dr10
Venetie, AK 99781
(907) 849-8415
Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
- Fort Yukon School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%255 Main St10
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2352
Grades: PK-12 | 107 students
- Yukon Flats Distance Education Program123 Hill St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2515
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
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