Kusilvak Census Area Schools & Education
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
63.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
63.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,876
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#21
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kusilvak Census Area
Measured School Summary
Kusilvak Census Area has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 63.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $14,876 per pupil, Kusilvak Census Area has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 15.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kusilvak Census Area before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
63.7%
15.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$14,876
$1,131 above the state average
School coverage
13
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kusilvak Census Area has 13 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kusilvak Census Area school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Lower Yukon School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#21
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lower Yukon School District
Middle school only in this slice
2,035 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Kashunamiut School District
Other grade structure
339 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Saint Mary's School District
Other grade structure
203 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Lower Yukon School District is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kusilvak Census Area?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kusilvak Census Area district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network Across Three Districts
Kusilvak Census Area operates 13 public schools serving 2,577 total students across three distinct districts. The infrastructure consists primarily of K-12 'other' schools, with 12 such facilities and one dedicated middle school. This unique setup supports a sparse population through centralized community learning hubs.
Lower Yukon Leads Local Education
The Lower Yukon School District is the largest provider, managing 11 schools and 2,035 students. The region also features one charter school, representing approximately 7.7% of the total school landscape. The Kashunamiut and Saint Mary's districts serve the remaining students in single-school configurations.
Small, Remote Rural Learning Environments
Every school in the census area is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 198 students. Hooper Bay School is the largest campus with 451 students, while many other facilities are significantly smaller. While Bachelor's attainment data is unavailable, these schools serve as vital social and academic centers for their villages.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Kusilvak Census Area
Reported Enrollment
2,577
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Kusilvak Census Area
Lower Yukon School District
Kashunamiut School District
Saint Mary's School District
13 Public Schools in Kusilvak Census Area
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Hooper Bay, 99604Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 451 |
| Chevak School | Record | Kashunamiut School District | Chevak, 99563Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 339 |
| Scammon Bay School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Scammon Bay, 99662Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 226 |
| Emmonak School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Emmonak, 99581Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 223 |
| Alakanuk School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Alakanuk, 99554Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 221 |
| Saint Mary's School | Record | Saint Mary's School District | Saint Mary's, 99658Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 203 |
| Pilot Station School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Pilot Station, 99650Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 188 |
| Mountain Village School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Mountain Village, 99632Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 183 |
| Kotlik School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Kotlik, 99620Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 170 |
| Marshall School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Marshall, 99585Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 139 |
| Russian Mission School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Russian Mission, 99657Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 122 |
| Nunam Iqua School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Nunam Iqua, 99666Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 65 |
| Hooper Bay Charter School | Record | Lower Yukon School District | Hooper Bay, 99604Rural: Remote | 4–8 | Charter | 47 |
Hooper Bay School
Lower Yukon School District
Hooper Bay, 99604 / Rural: Remote
Scammon Bay School
Lower Yukon School District
Scammon Bay, 99662 / Rural: Remote
Alakanuk School
Lower Yukon School District
Alakanuk, 99554 / Rural: Remote
Saint Mary's School
Saint Mary's School District
Saint Mary's, 99658 / Rural: Remote
Pilot Station School
Lower Yukon School District
Pilot Station, 99650 / Rural: Remote
Mountain Village School
Lower Yukon School District
Mountain Village, 99632 / Rural: Remote
Marshall School
Lower Yukon School District
Marshall, 99585 / Rural: Remote
Russian Mission School
Lower Yukon School District
Russian Mission, 99657 / Rural: Remote
Nunam Iqua School
Lower Yukon School District
Nunam Iqua, 99666 / Rural: Remote
Hooper Bay Charter School
Lower Yukon School District
Hooper Bay, 99604 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$14,876
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?
Kusilvak Census Area operates 13 public schools serving 2,577 total students across three distinct districts. The infrastructure consists primarily of K-12 'other' schools, with 12 such facilities and one dedicated middle school. This unique setup supports a sparse population through centralized community learning hubs.
What are the major school districts in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?
The Lower Yukon School District is the largest provider, managing 11 schools and 2,035 students. The region also features one charter school, representing approximately 7.7% of the total school landscape. The Kashunamiut and Saint Mary's districts serve the remaining students in single-school configurations.
What is the school experience like in Kusilvak Census Area?
Every school in the census area is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 198 students. Hooper Bay School is the largest campus with 451 students, while many other facilities are significantly smaller. While Bachelor's attainment data is unavailable, these schools serve as vital social and academic centers for their villages.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.