Buckland School

Northwest Arctic Borough School District
9900 University Dr
Buckland, AK 99727
224 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Buckland School, located in the remote community of Buckland, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Northwest Arctic Borough School District. The school provides K-12 instruction to students living in a unique subarctic environment, focusing on academic development while striving to integrate the cultural heritage and traditional values of the local Iñupiat community into the daily learning experience. Given its location in an isolated village, the school often acts as a central gathering place that fosters strong connections between students, families, and local educators.

As part of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, Buckland School emphasizes preparing its students for success in both local and global contexts through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school’s online presence via the district website highlights its commitment to student achievement, remote support, and community engagement. By balancing core academic subjects with culturally responsive teaching, Buckland School aims to equip its youth with the necessary skills to navigate life in rural Alaska while honoring their indigenous roots.
224
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    218 (97.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Phone: (907)494-2127
Website: http://www.nwarctic.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
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
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio