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.
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