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Yakutat School

Summary:

Yakutat School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Yakutat, Alaska, with a diverse student population of 73. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high per-student spending, and low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Yakutat School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.56% of Yakutat students were proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to the state average of 36.94%. The school also spends significantly more per student, at $28,680 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to just $9,673 per student at LEAD Correspondence. Additionally, Yakutat School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 13.3 over the past three school years, in contrast to the much higher ratio of 172.7 at LEAD Correspondence.

Yakutat School's diverse student population, with Native American students making up the majority at 76.71%, is in stark contrast to the predominantly white student body at LEAD Correspondence. Furthermore, Yakutat School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 4.11% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 15.79% at LEAD Correspondence. Overall, Yakutat School's consistent academic performance, personalized educational approach, and commitment to its diverse student population make it a standout option for families in the Yakutat School District.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 429 Forest Hwy
       Yakutat, AK  99689

(907) 784-3317

District: Yakutat School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,680 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  81

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
65.4%
White:
17.3%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yakutat School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Yakutat School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Yakutat School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (65.4%), White (17.3%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yakutat School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Yakutat School employs 5.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yakutat School is $28,680.
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Rank History for Yakutat School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.51 148th 213 30.5%
2006 34.93 149th 218 31.7%
2009 37.04 152nd 226 32.7%
2011 51.29 132nd 223 40.8%
2012 30.60 164th 227 27.8%
2013 48.72 138th 223 38.1%
2015 24.66 178th 246 27.6%
2023 44.31 100th 176 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Yakutat School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.79 43rd 138 68.8%
2006 53.82 64th 132 51.5%
2008 59.96 53rd 132 59.8%
2009 54.03 61st 131 53.4%
2011 58.90 56th 133 57.9%
2012 46.42 71st 135 47.4%
2013 60.25 57th 136 58.1%
2015 36.46 89th 151 41.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Yakutat School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.77 56th 116 51.7%
2006 69.63 48th 135 64.4%
2007 54.43 61st 139 56.1%
2008 75.22 32nd 151 78.8%
2009 80.99 23rd 151 84.8%
2010 54.38 60th 140 57.1%
2015 25.97 90th 135 33.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Yakutat School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 37 0 1 2 47 n/a n/a 0 87
1991 41 0 1 2 51 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 22 0 1 1 54 n/a n/a 0 78
1993 24 0 0 1 55 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 28 0 1 0 59 n/a n/a 0 88
1995 22 0 3 2 76 n/a n/a 0 103
1996 22 0 3 2 76 n/a n/a 0 103
1997 19 0 3 3 72 n/a n/a 0 97
1998 18 0 1 2 72 n/a n/a 0 93
1999 16 0 4 3 75 n/a n/a 0 98
2000 20 0 4 0 68 n/a n/a 0 92
2001 33 0 5 1 114 n/a n/a 0 153
2002 27 2 11 0 105 n/a n/a 0 145
2003 27 2 11 0 105 n/a n/a 0 145
2004 22 0 12 1 90 n/a n/a 0 125
2005 25 0 12 1 96 n/a n/a 0 134
2006 24 0 13 0 98 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 20 0 15 0 82 n/a n/a 0 117
2008 16 0 15 5 86 n/a n/a 0 122
2009 26 0 4 4 82 8 0 0 124
2010 25 0 4 4 71 7 0 0 111
2011 21 0 4 5 81 8 0 0 119
2012 18 0 4 4 76 7 0 0 109
2013 13 0 3 3 66 2 0 0 87
2014 15 0 3 3 68 2 0 0 91
2015 14 0 4 4 67 0 0 0 89
2016 11 0 4 2 53 0 0 0 70
2017 11 0 2 2 45 0 0 0 60
2018 15 0 2 2 43 0 0 0 62
2019 16 0 2 2 44 0 0 0 64
2020 21 0 2 3 55 0 0 0 81
2021 6 0 2 4 53 0 3 0 68
2022 7 0 3 3 59 0 3 0 75
2023 8 0 0 4 56 1 4 0 73
2024 14 4 1 4 53 0 5 0 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yakutat School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 87 6.6 13.1 10.3
1991 95 6.6 14.3 9.5
1992 78 6.6 11.8 28.2
1993 80 6.6 12.1 27.5
1994 88 6.6 13.3 25
1995 103 8.9 11.6 48.5
1996 103 8.9 11.6 48.5
1997 97 8.9 10.9 42.3
1998 93 8.0 11.6 94.6
1999 98 8.0 12.3 74.5
2000 92 9.0 10.2 69.6
2001 153 14.5 10.6 75.8
2002 145 16.4 8.8 69.7
2003 145 16.4 8.8 69.7
2004 125 14.6 8.6 81.6
2005 134 11.6 11.6 78.4
2006 135 13.0 10.4 80
2007 117 12.6 9.3 73.5
2008 122 12.6 9.7 78.7
2009 124 12.6 9.8 66.9
2010 111 11.8 9.4 73.9
2011 119 12.3 9.6 80.7
2012 109 11.5 9.4 78
2013 87 11.6 7.5 82.8
2014 91 10.2 8.9 94.5
2015 89 9.0 9.8 93.3
2016 70 7.0 10.0 0
2017 60 7.0 8.4 5
2018 62 6.1 10.0 4.8
2019 64 6.2 10.2 4.7
2020 81 5.6 14.2 3.7
2021 68 5.6 11.9 n/a
2022 75 5.6 13.3 n/a
2023 73 7.3 9.8 4.1
2024 81 5.6 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yakutat School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 87 6.6 13.1 10.3
1991 95 6.6 14.3 9.5
1992 78 6.6 11.8 28.2
1993 80 6.6 12.1 27.5
1994 88 6.6 13.3 25
1995 103 8.9 11.6 48.5
1996 103 8.9 11.6 48.5
1997 97 8.9 10.9 42.3
1998 93 8.0 11.6 94.6
1999 98 8.0 12.3 74.5
2000 92 9.0 10.2 69.6
2001 153 14.5 10.6 75.8
2002 145 16.4 8.8 69.7
2003 145 16.4 8.8 69.7
2004 125 14.6 8.6 81.6
2005 134 11.6 11.6 78.4
2006 135 13.0 10.4 80
2007 117 12.6 9.3 73.5
2008 122 12.6 9.7 78.7
2009 124 12.6 9.8 66.9
2010 111 11.8 9.4 73.9
2011 119 12.3 9.6 80.7
2012 109 11.5 9.4 78
2013 87 11.6 7.5 82.8
2014 91 10.2 8.9 94.5
2015 89 9.0 9.8 93.3
2016 70 7.0 10.0 0
2017 60 7.0 8.4 5
2018 62 6.1 10.0 4.8
2019 64 6.2 10.2 4.7
2020 81 5.6 14.2 3.7
2021 68 5.6 11.9 n/a
2022 75 5.6 13.3 n/a
2023 73 7.3 9.8 4.1
2024 81 5.6 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yakutat School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,991 (6.9%) $26,689 (93.1%) $28,680

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yakutat School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Yakutat School)5041.7
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Yakutat School District)5038.9
 11.1%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6473
 14.1%
African American00
American Indian4456
 27.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White168
 50%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%4.1%
 0.6%

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Students at Yakutat School are 65% American Indian, 17% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 81 students attended Yakutat School.


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