Akiak School

www.yupiit.org/

135 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Akiak School, located in the remote village of Akiak, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Yupiit School District. Situated along the banks of the Kuskokwim River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school provides K-12 instruction to a community deeply rooted in Yup’ik culture and traditions. The school operates with a commitment to integrating local knowledge and indigenous values into the academic curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success both within their community and in the broader world.

As part of the Yupiit School District, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that addresses the unique geographical and cultural challenges of rural Alaskan life. The institution serves as a central pillar of the Akiak community, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and local families to promote academic growth and cultural preservation. Through its association with the district, Akiak School utilizes technology and collaborative resources to ensure that students in this isolated region have access to a comprehensive education that honors their heritage while meeting state academic standards.

135

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akiak School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	135

American Indian
135 (100.0%)

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)765-4600
Website:	http://www.yupiit.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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 12

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 7