Togiak School

Southwest Region School District
50 Togiak School Lane
Togiak, AK 99678
198 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Togiak School, located in the remote coastal community of Togiak, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Southwest Region School District. Situated in a region defined by its rugged beauty and deep connection to Yup'ik culture, the school plays a central role in the lives of the local community. It provides K-12 instruction to students from Togiak and surrounding areas, focusing on a curriculum that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of traditional Alaskan Native values and heritage.

As a centerpiece of the Togiak community, the school emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement. Given its unique location, the school often incorporates place-based learning, leveraging the surrounding natural environment and local subsistence practices as part of the student experience. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Togiak School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while ensuring they remain deeply rooted in their cultural identity.
198
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    184 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5%)
  • White
    1 (0.5%)
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: Southwest Region School District
Phone: (907)493-5613
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
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 15
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Twin Hills School
Southwest Region School District
26 Students
#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Twin Hills, AK 99576 (5.3 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th