Yupiit School District

District Overview
Located on 1st Main Street in Akiachak, Alaska, the Yupiit School District is an active public school district serving a distinctly rural, remote region in southwestern Alaska. Operating three schools within its jurisdiction, the district provides a continuous educational pathway for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 522 students, offering essential primary and secondary schooling to young learners across the area. Parents, community members, and educational researchers can reach the district office directly by phone at (907) 825-3600 or explore their programs through the district's website at yupiit.org.

The student body strongly reflects the local region's cultural heritage, with 512 of the 522 enrolled students identifying as Alaska Native or American Indian, alongside small representations of multiracial, White, and Asian students. To meet the unique learning and operational needs of a remote school system, Yupiit School District employs a robust workforce of approximately 202 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 79 FTE teachers, 19 FTE instructional aides, and 105 FTE support staff personnel. This high proportion of instructional and support staff ensures that students across all grade levels benefit from dedicated classroom attention, individualized support services, and strong community-centered programming.
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Total Schools
522
Total Students
78.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yupiit School District
Demographic Student Count
White3
Asian2
Two or More5
American Indian512
  • American Indian
    512 (98.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0%)
  • White
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Yupiit School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:3
Students:522*
Teachers (FTE):78.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Yupiit School District
Found 4 Schools