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Yakutat School District

Alaska · Public School District
2
Schools
92
Students
$26,760
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
6.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yakutat School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 92 students across 2 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,760 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 17/100.

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All Schools (2)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEAD CorrespondenceKG–1219
Yakutat SchoolPK–1273
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,760+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
23%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal
17.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
92
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score17/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,760 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 17/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yakutat School District?
Yakutat School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 92 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yakutat School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yakutat School District spend per student?
Yakutat School District spends $26,760 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yakutat School District?
7% of students in Yakutat School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yakutat School District?
No, Yakutat School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yakutat School District serve?
Yakutat School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yakutat School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yakutat School District is 17/100. 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.