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We are delighted to welcome you to the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD). District boundaries fall within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census area. The YK Census area makes up only 1 percent (approximately 6,150 residents) of the state’s total population. The District’s ten village schools are located along the Yukon, Koyukuk and Tanana river systems, a geographic area larger than the state of Washington (encompassing about 65,000 square miles of territory). More than 98% of the district’s 315 river school students are Alaska Native (Athabascan). The district also sponsors a statewide correspondence program called Raven Homeschool. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled in Raven during the 2015-2016 school year. District-wide, YKSD serves over 1,400 full-time students. Travel to eight of our ten communities is by small aircraft. Only two communities (Minto & Manley Hot Springs) are accessible by a remote road system. Local travel within the communities is by boats during the summer months; and snow machine or dog sleds in the winter. Again, Enaa neenyo, and we’re looking forward to a great year ahead!
 

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Our Leadership

  • Andrea Nield
    Superintendent
  • Breanna Semaken
    Executive Assistant & Board Secretary
  • Patty White
    Assistant Superintendent

Most Recent News

November 21, 2025

Welcome Back YKSD team

Dear YKSD Team, Welcome back to another school year! I hope your summer was restful and rejuvenating. As we prepare to start school on August 19th, I look forward to another successful year toge...

November 21, 2025

2024-2025 Enrollment is Open

Welcome back to school!Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. YKSD is excited to launch a brand-new student information system called Synergy. The new parent portal, ParentVUE, will ...

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Upcoming Events

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Fast Facts

District profile —

At a Glance

Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) spans approximately 65,000 square miles of Alaska’s western Interior, serving remote river communities along the Yukon, Koyukuk, and Tanana rivers. The district prides itself on culturally rooted education, close community partnerships, and a commitment to academic growth in challenging rural settings. 

  • 1960
    Date Established
  • 3,572
    Student Enrollment
  • 71
    Certified Teachers
  • 61%
    Graduation Rate
  • 65,000
    Square Miles
  • 11
    School Sites

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