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Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Alaska · Public School District
10
Schools
3,100
Students
$12,847
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
9.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
47.0%
Graduation Rate
-39.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yukon-Koyukuk School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 3,100 students across 10 schools. It includes 1 elementary school. Its graduation rate of 47.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,847 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 28/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ella B. Vernetti SchoolPK–0812
Other Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allakaket SchoolPK–1227
Andrew K. Demoski SchoolPK–1249
Jimmy Huntington SchoolPK–1284
Johnny Oldman SchoolPK–1226
Kaltag SchoolPK–1226
Merreline A Kangas SchoolPK–1223
Minto SchoolPK–1267
Rampart SchoolPK–1215
Raven SchoolPK–122,771
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,847-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
69.5%
Local (property tax)
6.5%
Federal
24.0%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,100
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate47.0%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 47.0%, graduation is 39.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 28/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
Yukon-Koyukuk School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,100 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
The graduation rate is 47.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yukon-Koyukuk School District spend per student?
Yukon-Koyukuk School District spends $12,847 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
10% of students in Yukon-Koyukuk School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
No, Yukon-Koyukuk School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yukon-Koyukuk School District serve?
Yukon-Koyukuk School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yukon-Koyukuk School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District is 28/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.