Yukon-Koyukuk School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 11 public schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District, serving 1,832 students.
- Public school in Yukon-Koyukuk School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
- The top ranked public schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District are Gladys Dart School, Allakaket School and Ella B. Vernetti School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is more than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Yukon-Koyukuk School District |
| School District Website | http://www.yksd.com |
| School District Phone Number | (907)374-9416 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,832 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 49 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
- Yukon-Koyukuk 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 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 55% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 504 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 27% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | 32 Students | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 45 Students | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 32 Students | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of White Students | 1,086 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 59% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 12 Students | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 121 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 85 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 113 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 129 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 122 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 128 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 131 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 130 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 137 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 125 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 120 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 114 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 123 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 139 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 236 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,550 in this school district is less than the state average of $24,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,645 is less than the state average of $24,500. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $20 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $22 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,550 | $24,325 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,645 | $24,500 |
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Yukon-Koyukuk School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Allakaket School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%3rd Street Complex
Allakaket, AK 99720
(907)968-2205
Grades: PK-12 | 28 students
- Andrew K. Demoski School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%123 Front St
Nulato, AK 99765
(907)898-2204
Grades: PK-12 | 47 students
- Ella B. Vernetti School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%100 Main St
Koyukuk, AK 99754
(907)927-2212
Grades: PK-8 | 12 students
- Gladys Dart School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank: Top 20%Elliott Hwy 162
Manley Hot Springs, AK 99756
(907)672-3202
Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
- Jimmy Huntington School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%Huslia School Blvd
Huslia, AK 99746
(907)829-2405
Grades: PK-12 | 74 students
- Johnny Oldman School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%Moose Loop 4
Hughes, AK 99745
(907)889-2204
Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
- Kaltag School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%Main St
Kaltag, AK 99748
(907)534-2204
Grades: PK-12 | 26 students
- Merreline A Kangas School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1st & Hilltop
Ruby, AK 99768
(907)468-4465
Grades: PK-12 | 31 students
- Minto School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%Laker One St
Minto, AK 99758
(907)798-7212
Grades: PK-12 | 57 students
- Rampart School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%13 Wiehl Way
Rampart, AK 99767
(907)358-3320
Grades: PK-12 | 12 students
- Raven School Math: 24% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907)374-9401
Grades: PK-12 | 1,515 student
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