Kake Elementary & High School

Kake City School District
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
117 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kake Elementary & High School is the primary educational institution serving the small, remote community of Kake, Alaska, located on Kupreanof Island. As a vital pillar of the local Tlingit community, the school plays an essential role in fostering both academic growth and cultural preservation. It provides a comprehensive K–12 education, operating with a focus on meeting the unique needs of students living in a rural, island-based environment where community connection and cultural heritage are integral to the learning experience.

The school operates under the Kake City School District, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement and college and career readiness. Despite its remote location, the school strives to provide its students with modern educational resources and extracurricular opportunities that reflect the values and traditions of the Kake community. By bridging standard academic curricula with local cultural insights, the school aims to empower its students to become successful contributors to both their local community and the broader world.
117
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    110 (94.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.6%)
  • White
    1 (0.9%)
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: Kake City School District
Phone: (907)785-3741
Website: http://www.kakeschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
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 6
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio