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Yukon-Koyukuk School District

School District · Fairbanks, Alaska

Students: 3,620
Teachers (FTE): 70

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

10

1 elem

Enrollment

3,620

Student-Teacher Ratio

51.7:1

How this district compares

Alaska rank

#32 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,886

$12,802 vs Alaska median

District size

3,620 students

Much larger than Alaska median

The short answer

Yukon-Koyukuk School District ranks #32 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Yukon-Koyukuk School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Allakaket School (7.1/10), Andrew K. Demoski School (6.5/10), and Jimmy Huntington School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Raven School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yukon-Koyukuk School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Allakaket School7.1 / 10
2Andrew K. Demoski School6.5 / 10
3Jimmy Huntington School6.2 / 10
4Merreline a Kangas School6.1 / 10
5Raven School5.2 / 10
6Minto School4.9 / 10

See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Yukon-Koyukuk School District

Yukon-Koyukuk School District is a Fairbanks, Alaska school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,620 students with a student-teacher ratio of 51.7:1. District-level spending was $12,886 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Yukon-Koyukuk School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Allakaket School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Yukon-Koyukuk School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school.

District Map

Schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency31.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District with test data.

District Details

State
Alaska
City
Fairbanks
Total Enrollment
3,620
Teachers (FTE)
70
District spending per student
$12,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

Yukon-Koyukuk School District has 10 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

The average composite rating for Yukon-Koyukuk School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

Yukon-Koyukuk School District's district-level spending was $12,886 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Yukon-Koyukuk School District is 51.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

Allakaket School is the highest-rated school in Yukon-Koyukuk School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Yukon-Koyukuk School District?

Across schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Yukon-Koyukuk School District compare to other districts in Alaska?

Yukon-Koyukuk School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
28.2%
ELA Proficiency
31.4%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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