Fort Yukon School
Tel:
(907) 662-2352
- Fort Yukon School serves 107 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 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fort Yukon School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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 10%)
School Overview
- Fort Yukon School's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 107 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fort Yukon School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Fort Yukon School is 0.04, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #391 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 98% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 2% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yukon Flats School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Fort Yukon School is Yukon Flats Distance Education Program (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Yukon Yukon Flats Distance Education Program Grades: K-12
0.4 miles
123 Hill St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2515 0.4 K-12 n/a - Chalkyitsik Tsuk Taih School Grades: PK-12 | 12 students
42.1 miles
#1 Marten Hill Dr
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907) 848-8113 42.1 PK-12 12 - Venetie John Fredson School Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
44.4 miles
360 Chandalar Dr
Venetie, AK 99781
(907) 849-8415 44.4 PK-12 60 - Circle Circle School Grades: PK-12 | 16 students
60.8 miles
330 Yukon Dr
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250 60.8 PK-12 16 - Beaver Cruikshank School Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
61.2 miles
310 River Rd
Beaver, AK 99724
(907) 628-6313 61.2 PK-12 13
School Reviews
| 1 Lack of leadership has prevented this school from making good gains in reading and math. Lack of leadership and honesty in Special Education is damaging. - Posted by Teacher - DEED AK |
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