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Yakutat City and Borough Schools & Education

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,430

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,745

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#17

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Yakutat City and Borough

Measured School Summary

Yakutat City and Borough has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $15,430 per pupil, Yakutat City and Borough has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Yakutat City and Borough 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

2 public schools and 1 district 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

4.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$15,430

$1,685 above the state average

School coverage

2

1 district 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

Yakutat City and Borough has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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.

Parent decision brief

What Yakutat City and Borough 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.

Small-system county

Yakutat City and Borough has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#17

of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Yakutat School District

Other grade structure

92 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Yakutat School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Yakutat City and Borough?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Yakutat City and Borough, 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.

Intimate Learning in Yakutat

The Yakutat City and Borough education landscape consists of just two schools serving a total of 92 students. Both facilities are classified as 'other' by the NCES, reflecting their flexible PK-12 and correspondence-based structures.

The Yakutat School District

One district manages the entirety of the borough's student population across two specialized schools. There are no charter schools, as the Yakutat School District provides the sole public educational framework for the community.

Tiny Schools, Close Connections

Attending school here means being part of an extremely small cohort, with an average school size of 46 students. The primary Yakutat School hosts 73 students, while the LEAD Correspondence program serves just 19.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Yakutat City and Borough

Reported Enrollment

92

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2

1 School District in Yakutat City and Borough

Yakutat School District

2 schools
92 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Yakutat City and Borough

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 data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

Yakutat School

Yakutat School District

Yakutat, 99689 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other73 students

LEAD Correspondence

Yakutat School District

Yakutat, 99689 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other19 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$15,430

State avg $13,745

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alaska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Aleutians West Census Area (95.0%), Chugach Census Area (95.0%), and Petersburg Borough (95.0%) currently lead Alaska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alaska?
Across Alaska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,745. The highest current county values are Bristol Bay Borough ($22,316), Aleutians East Borough ($20,268), and Nome Census Area ($20,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Yakutat City and Borough?
Yakutat City and Borough has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Yakutat City and Borough?
The high school graduation rate in Yakutat City and Borough is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Yakutat City and Borough spend per student?
Yakutat City and Borough spends $15,430 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska?

The Yakutat City and Borough education landscape consists of just two schools serving a total of 92 students. Both facilities are classified as 'other' by the NCES, reflecting their flexible PK-12 and correspondence-based structures.

What are the major school districts in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska?

One district manages the entirety of the borough's student population across two specialized schools. There are no charter schools, as the Yakutat School District provides the sole public educational framework for the community.

What is the school experience like in Yakutat City and Borough?

Attending school here means being part of an extremely small cohort, with an average school size of 46 students. The primary Yakutat School hosts 73 students, while the LEAD Correspondence program serves just 19.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.