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Yukon Flats School District

Alaska · Public School District
6
Schools
197
Students
$76,690
Per-Pupil Spend
+435% nat'l
87.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+35pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yukon Flats School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 197 students across 6 schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $76,690 is above average for a US public school district. 87% 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 24/100.

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All Schools (6)
Other Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arctic Village SchoolPK–1231
Circle SchoolPK–1217
Cruikshank SchoolPK–1210
Fort Yukon SchoolPK–1276
John Fredson SchoolPK–1246
Tsuk Taih SchoolPK–1217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$76,690+435% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
State
45.1%
Local (property tax)
1.7%
Federal
53.2%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (2%), with notable federal support (53%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
197
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$77K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score24/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $76,690 per pupil — 435% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
87% 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 24/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
53% 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 Yukon Flats School District?
Yukon Flats School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 197 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yukon Flats School District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yukon Flats School District spend per student?
Yukon Flats School District spends $76,690 per pupil — 435% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yukon Flats School District?
87% of students in Yukon Flats School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yukon Flats School District?
No, Yukon Flats School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yukon Flats School District serve?
Yukon Flats School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yukon Flats School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yukon Flats School District is 24/100. 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.