Alak School

North Slope Borough School District
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
138 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Alak School, located in Wainwright, Alaska, is a remote educational institution serving students within the North Slope Borough School District. Situated in an isolated Arctic community, the school plays a central role in the local village, providing instruction that integrates standard academic curriculum with the unique cultural heritage and traditions of the Iñupiat people. Because of its remote location, the school often serves as a vital community hub, fostering close relationships between educators, students, and local families.

As part of the North Slope Borough School District, Alak School benefits from the district’s focus on providing high-quality resources to students living in extreme northern climates. The school is committed to preparing its students for both local opportunities and post-secondary success by emphasizing academic proficiency, technology integration, and the preservation of indigenous language and values. By blending modern pedagogical standards with a strong sense of community identity, the school aims to support the holistic development of every student in the Wainwright area.
138
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    134 (97.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.9%)
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: North Slope Borough School District
Phone: (907)763-5800
Website: http://alak.nsbsd.org/en-US
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
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 8
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio