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Hooper Bay Charter School

83 School Road, Hooper Bay, AK 99604Lower Yukon School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–08Charter
47
Students
Total enrolled
$41,734
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 191% vs nat'l
47.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 205% vs nat'l
21/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 57% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 47 students in grades 04–08 in Hooper Bay, Alaska.
191% above average funding
District spends $41,734 per pupil, 191% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 21th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hooper Bay Charter School is a small middle in Hooper Bay, Alaska, serving grades 04–08 with 47 students. The district invests $41,734 per student — 191% above the national average of $14,347, with a 47.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 21/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hooper Bay Charter School

47
Total Students
47.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution26 male · 21 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 47 students
Student Composition
98%
White2%
Native American98%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020000300767

Academic Outcomes at Hooper Bay Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
21
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 21th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 0th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99604

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$41,734Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$41,734
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$18,363
Student Support$7,929
Administration$5,008
Operations$6,260
Other$4,173
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $41,734 spent per student, an estimated $18,488 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
State government
52.0%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal programs
46.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $41,734/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 47.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (21/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location—
CountyKusilvak Census Area
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLower Yukon School District →
Phone: (907)758-4015
NCES ID: 020000300767
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hooper Bay seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
83 School Road, Hooper Bay, AK 99604
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.