Fort Yukon, AK is a small village located in the heart of Alaska鈥檚 Interior, surrounded by the Arctic Circle. The community is served by Fort Yukon School District which provides education for around 250 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district has one school which serves both elementary and high school levels. In terms of ratings, the district has been rated 8 out of 10 by GreatSchools providing an above average rating for local education. Furthermore, the district offers engaging activities to keep students engaged such as hands-on projects and outdoor excursions. Fort Yukon also offers various afterschool programs and extracurricular activities to encourage its students to explore their interests outside of school. As a result of these services provided by the Fort Yukon School District, students in this community are receiving quality education opportunities compared to other areas in Alaska.
Fort Yukon schools spend $51,597 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 9 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 258 children per counselor.