Yakutat City and Borough Schools & Education
Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Yakutat City and Borough
Yakutat School District
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 dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakutat School | Record | Yakutat School District | Yakutat, 99689Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 73 |
| LEAD Correspondence | Record | Yakutat School District | Yakutat, 99689Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 19 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$15,430
State avg $13,745
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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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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.