Fort Yukon School
Tel:
(907)662-2352
- Fort Yukon School serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Fort Yukon School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fort Yukon School's student population of 97 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 97 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fort Yukon School's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fort Yukon School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 99% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 1% | 47% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.71 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 76% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yukon Flats School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fort Yukon School is Yukon Flats Distance Education Program (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Yukon Flats Distance Education Program (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Yukon Flats Distance Education Program (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Yukon Yukon Flats Distance Education Program Grades: K-12
0.4 miles
123 Hill Street
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907)662-2515 0.4 K-12 n/a - Chalkyitsik Tsuk Taih School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
42.1 miles
#1 Marten Hill Drive
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907)848-8113 42.1 PK-12 17 - Venetie John Fredson School Grades: PK-12 | 56 students
44.4 miles
360 Chandalar Drive
Venetie, AK 99781
(907)849-8415 44.4 PK-12 56 - Circle Circle School Grades: PK-12 | 23 students
60.8 miles
330 Yukon Drive
Circle, AK 99733
(907)773-1250 60.8 PK-12 23 - Beaver Cruikshank School Grades: PK-12 | 14 students
61.2 miles
310 River Road
Beaver, AK 99724
(907)628-6313 61.2 PK-12 14
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