How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lower Yukon School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mountain Village, Alaska | Kotzebue, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 2,035 | 1,911 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lower Yukon School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $48,035 | $46,368 |
| Federal Revenue | 46.1% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 52.0% | 69.3% |
| Local Revenue | 1.9% | 12.6% |
Lower Yukon School District
Federal State Local
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lower Yukon School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96.8% | 93.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.5% | 93.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lower Yukon School District | Northwest Arctic Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 268.5:1 | 249.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.8% | 84.1% |
School Types
Lower Yukon School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.