Chignik Lake School
26 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Chignik Lake School, located in the remote village of Chignik Lake, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated on the Alaska Peninsula, the school operates under the Lake and Peninsula School District (LPSD), which is responsible for educating students across a vast, sparsely populated region. Because of its geographic isolation, the school plays a central role not only in academics but also in fostering community cohesion and preserving the cultural heritage of the area, which is home to a predominantly Alutiiq population.
The school is designed to meet the unique challenges of rural Alaskan education, often utilizing multi-age classrooms and personalized learning strategies to support a small student body. By integrating district-wide curriculum standards with place-based learning, Chignik Lake School strives to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education or the local workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their environment and traditional ways of life. For further information on the district's policies, calendars, and academic initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.lpsd.com](http://www.lpsd.com/).
The school is designed to meet the unique challenges of rural Alaskan education, often utilizing multi-age classrooms and personalized learning strategies to support a small student body. By integrating district-wide curriculum standards with place-based learning, Chignik Lake School strives to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education or the local workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their environment and traditional ways of life. For further information on the district's policies, calendars, and academic initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.lpsd.com](http://www.lpsd.com/).
26
Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 24 |
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American Indian24 (92.3%)
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Two or More2 (7.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Lake and Peninsula Borough School District |
| Phone: | (907)268-4147 |
| Website: | http://www.lpsd.com/chignik-lake.html |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 26 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 10 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
4
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
4
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
2
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4 |
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 4 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 2 |
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 11 | 42.3% |
| Male | 15 | 57.7% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Other Pre-K - 12th