Akiachak School

www.yupiit.org/

254 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Akiachak School is a K-12 educational institution located in the remote village of Akiachak, Alaska, situated along the Kuskokwim River. As part of the Yupiit School District, the school serves a predominantly Alaska Native student population, placing a strong emphasis on integrating traditional Yup’ik culture, language, and values into the academic curriculum. The school plays a vital role in the community, acting as a hub for local life while striving to prepare students for both higher education and regional career opportunities.

The school is notable for being part of a district that has pioneered efforts in tribal sovereignty and local educational control, allowing the community to tailor its instructional approach to better reflect the needs of its students. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Akiachak School focuses on academic achievement while promoting the preservation of ancestral traditions. Through its partnership with the Yupiit School District, the institution works to bridge the gap between contemporary educational standards and the unique cultural heritage of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

254

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akiachak School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	246

American Indian
246 (96.9%)
White
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yupiit School District
Phone:	(907)825-3616
Website:	http://www.yupiit.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 20