McGrath School

Iditarod Area School District
90 Takotna Ave
McGrath, AK 99627
36 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
McGrath School, located in the remote interior community of McGrath, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the K-12 range. As part of the Iditarod Area School District, the school operates within a unique geographical context, situated along the Kuskokwim River. Because the community is accessible primarily by air or river rather than road, the school plays an essential role in the social and cultural fabric of the area, often acting as a focal point for community activities and engagement.

The school is known for providing a personalized learning environment typical of Alaska’s smaller, rural institutions. It emphasizes academic instruction while integrating the values and lifestyle of the local community. By utilizing technology to bridge the gap caused by geographic isolation, McGrath School aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and regional career opportunities, all while maintaining a strong connection to the heritage and environment of the Alaskan interior.
36
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    15 (41.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (27.8%)
  • White
    5 (13.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (13.9%)
  • Black
    1 (2.8%)
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: Iditarod Area School District
Phone: (907)524-3033
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio