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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Elementary school only in this slice

329 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 8

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Galena City School District

Elementary and high visible

278 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Yukon Flats School District

Other grade structure

197 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 6

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

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other24

6 School Districts in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Galena City School District

Guide
4 schools
7,177 students
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Yukon-Koyukuk School District

10 schools
3,100 students

Nenana City School District

2 schools
1,858 students

Iditarod Area School District

8 schools
306 students

Yukon Flats School District

6 schools
197 students

Tanana City School District

1 school
29 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 28 matching schools

CyberLynx Correspondence Program

Nenana City School District

Nenana, 99760 / Rural: Remote

ProfilePK–12Other1,673 students

Nenana City School

Nenana City School District

Nenana, 99760 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other185 students

Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

Galena City School District

Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High180 students

Jimmy Huntington School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Huslia, 99746 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other84 students

Fort Yukon School

Yukon Flats School District

Fort Yukon, 99740 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other76 students

Minto School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Minto, 99758 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other67 students

Sidney C. Huntington Elementary

Galena City School District

Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary54 students

Andrew K. Demoski School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Nulato, 99765 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other49 students

John Fredson School

Yukon Flats School District

Venetie, 99781 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other46 students

Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School

Galena City School District

Galena, 99741 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High44 students

David Louis Memorial School

Iditarod Area School District

Grayling, 99590 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other35 students

McGrath School

Iditarod Area School District

McGrath, 99627 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other32 students

Arctic Village School

Yukon Flats School District

Arctic Village, 99722 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other31 students

Maudrey J. Sommer School

Tanana City School District

Tanana, 99777 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other29 students

Allakaket School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Allakaket, 99720 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other27 students

Johnny Oldman School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Hughes, 99745 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other26 students

Kaltag School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Kaltag, 99748 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other26 students

Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School

Iditarod Area School District

Holy Cross, 99602 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other25 students

Innoko River School

Iditarod Area School District

Shageluk, 99665 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other23 students

Merreline A Kangas School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Ruby, 99768 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other23 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$3,314

State avg $13,745

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Review Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.

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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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a school score of 1/100, which is a lower 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
The high school graduation rate in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 66.3%, 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area spend per student?
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area spends $3,314 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 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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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.