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Lower Yukon School District

Alaska · Public School District
11
Schools
2,035
Students
$41,734
Per-Pupil Spend
+191% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
63.2%
Graduation Rate
-23.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lower Yukon School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 2,035 students across 11 schools. It includes 1 middle school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 63.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $41,734 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 21/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hooper Bay Charter SchoolCharter04–0847
Other Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alakanuk SchoolPK–12221
Emmonak SchoolPK–12223
Hooper Bay SchoolPK–12451
Kotlik SchoolPK–12170
Marshall SchoolPK–12139
Mountain Village SchoolPK–12183
Nunam Iqua SchoolPK–1265
Pilot Station SchoolPK–12188
Russian Mission SchoolPK–12122
Scammon Bay SchoolPK–12226
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$41,734+191% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
State
52.0%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal
46.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (2%), with notable federal support (46%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
2,035
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$42K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate63.2%
Opportunity Score21/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $41,734 per pupil — 191% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 63.2%, graduation is 23.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 21/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
46% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 2,035 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lower Yukon School District?
The graduation rate is 63.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lower Yukon School District spend per student?
Lower Yukon School District spends $41,734 per pupil — 191% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lower Yukon School District?
100% of students in Lower Yukon School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lower Yukon School District?
Yes — 1 of the 11 schools in Lower Yukon School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lower Yukon School District serve?
Lower Yukon School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lower Yukon School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lower Yukon School District is 21/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.