Jimmy Huntington School

As an intimate unified-grade school in Huslia, Alaska, Jimmy Huntington School caters to 88 students from grades pre-K through 12, operated by Yukon-Koyukuk School District. Enrollment runs roughly 54% below the state mean of about 192.

Across the 11 schools in Yukon-Koyukuk School District (4,024 students total), Jimmy Huntington School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Jimmy Huntington School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly Native American (97%). Other groups include 3% White.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 27.0:1, putting Jimmy Huntington School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 91% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area) reports that median household income runs about $55,741, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area runs 29 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,273 students), of which Jimmy Huntington School is one.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Jimmy Huntington School's enrollment has ticked up 19% since 2018, when it stood at 74 (now 88).

Inside the community feed, the feed for Jimmy Huntington School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.