Chevak School

Kashunamiut School District
985 KSD Way
Chevak, AK 99563
320 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Chevak School, located in the remote village of Chevak, Alaska, serves as the educational hub for the community within the Kashunamiut School District. Situated in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Cup’ik people. It provides K-12 education, emphasizing not only core academic standards but also the preservation of the local language, values, and lifestyle, which are integral to the identity of the students and the broader Chevak community.

As a focal point for the village, Chevak School functions as more than just an academic institution; it acts as a central gathering place that fosters community engagement and resilience. The school strives to prepare its students for success in both local and global contexts by balancing rigorous instruction with culturally responsive teaching. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern curriculum, the district works to empower its youth to become future leaders while maintaining a strong connection to their ancestral heritage and the unique environment of Western Alaska.
320
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    315 (98.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
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: Kashunamiut School District
Phone: (907)858-6100
Website: http://chevakschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 328
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 15
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio