Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Schools & Education
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
1/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
66.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
66.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$3,314
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,745
School Score
1/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#29
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Measured School Summary
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area faces educational challenges with a school score of 1/100 and a graduation rate of 66.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $3,314 per pupil, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 99% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 76% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Yukon-Koyukuk 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
28 public schools and 6 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
1/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #29 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.
Completion
66.3%
12.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$3,314
$10,431 below the state average
School coverage
28
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has 28 public schools across 6 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 Yukon-Koyukuk 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.
Review-carefully county
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#29
of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 55 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.
Nenana City School District
Other grade structure
1,858 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Elementary school only in this slice
329 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Galena City School District
Elementary and high visible
278 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Yukon Flats School District
Other grade structure
197 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Yukon-Koyukuk School District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area district systems?
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 Yukon-Koyukuk 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.
Expansive Network of Rural Schools
The Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area operates 28 public schools across a massive geographic region, serving 2,843 students. The infrastructure includes a mix of elementary, high, and correspondence schools managed by six different districts.
Six Districts Serving Diverse Needs
The Yukon-Koyukuk School District is the largest by school count with 10 campuses. However, the Nenana City School District handles a high volume of students through the CyberLynx Correspondence Program, which enrolls 1,673 individuals.
From Distance Learning to Tiny Villages
The area features a 100% rural locale mix with an average school size of 102 students. While CyberLynx is the largest program, many village schools like Fort Yukon serve fewer than 80 students in person.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Reported Enrollment
2,843
28 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Galena City School District
GuideYukon-Koyukuk School District
Nenana City School District
Iditarod Area School District
Yukon Flats School District
Tanana City School District
28 Public Schools in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyberLynx Correspondence Program | Profile | Nenana City School District | Nenana, 99760Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 1,673 |
| Nenana City School | Record | Nenana City School District | Nenana, 99760Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 185 |
| Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA) | Record | Galena City School District | Galena, 99741Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| Jimmy Huntington School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Huslia, 99746Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 84 |
| Fort Yukon School | Record | Yukon Flats School District | Fort Yukon, 99740Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 76 |
| Minto School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Minto, 99758Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 67 |
| Sidney C. Huntington Elementary | Record | Galena City School District | Galena, 99741Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 54 |
| Andrew K. Demoski School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Nulato, 99765Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 49 |
| John Fredson School | Record | Yukon Flats School District | Venetie, 99781Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 46 |
| Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School | Record | Galena City School District | Galena, 99741Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 44 |
| David Louis Memorial School | Record | Iditarod Area School District | Grayling, 99590Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 35 |
| McGrath School | Record | Iditarod Area School District | McGrath, 99627Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 32 |
| Arctic Village School | Record | Yukon Flats School District | Arctic Village, 99722Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 31 |
| Maudrey J. Sommer School | Record | Tanana City School District | Tanana, 99777Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 29 |
| Allakaket School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Allakaket, 99720Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 27 |
| Johnny Oldman School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Hughes, 99745Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 26 |
| Kaltag School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Kaltag, 99748Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 26 |
| Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School | Record | Iditarod Area School District | Holy Cross, 99602Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 25 |
| Innoko River School | Record | Iditarod Area School District | Shageluk, 99665Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 23 |
| Merreline A Kangas School | Record | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Ruby, 99768Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 23 |
CyberLynx Correspondence Program
Nenana City School District
Nenana, 99760 / Rural: Remote
Nenana City School
Nenana City School District
Nenana, 99760 / Rural: Remote
Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)
Galena City School District
Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote
Jimmy Huntington School
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Huslia, 99746 / Rural: Remote
Fort Yukon School
Yukon Flats School District
Fort Yukon, 99740 / Rural: Remote
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary
Galena City School District
Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote
Andrew K. Demoski School
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Nulato, 99765 / Rural: Remote
John Fredson School
Yukon Flats School District
Venetie, 99781 / Rural: Remote
Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School
Galena City School District
Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote
David Louis Memorial School
Iditarod Area School District
Grayling, 99590 / Rural: Remote
McGrath School
Iditarod Area School District
McGrath, 99627 / Rural: Remote
Arctic Village School
Yukon Flats School District
Arctic Village, 99722 / Rural: Remote
Maudrey J. Sommer School
Tanana City School District
Tanana, 99777 / Rural: Remote
Allakaket School
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Allakaket, 99720 / Rural: Remote
Johnny Oldman School
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Hughes, 99745 / Rural: Remote
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School
Iditarod Area School District
Holy Cross, 99602 / Rural: Remote
Innoko River School
Iditarod Area School District
Shageluk, 99665 / Rural: Remote
Merreline A Kangas School
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Ruby, 99768 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$3,314
State avg $13,745
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Schools in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska?
The Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area operates 28 public schools across a massive geographic region, serving 2,843 students. The infrastructure includes a mix of elementary, high, and correspondence schools managed by six different districts.
What are the major school districts in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska?
The Yukon-Koyukuk School District is the largest by school count with 10 campuses. However, the Nenana City School District handles a high volume of students through the CyberLynx Correspondence Program, which enrolls 1,673 individuals.
What is the school experience like in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
The area features a 100% rural locale mix with an average school size of 102 students. While CyberLynx is the largest program, many village schools like Fort Yukon serve fewer than 80 students in person.
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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.