KIITA LEARNING COMMUNITY
Kiita Learning Community is a public high school that is part of the North Slope Borough School District school district, located in Utqiagvik, AK with about 30 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Kiita Learning Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the information from the North Slope Borough School District, here is a summary of the Kiita Learning Community:
Kiita Learning Community, located in Utqiagvik, Alaska, operates as an alternative educational program within the North Slope Borough School District. Unlike traditional secondary schools, Kiita is designed to provide a more flexible, personalized, and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. The school focuses on meeting individual student needs through smaller class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a culture that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside academic achievement.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community and emphasizes culturally responsive education that honors the Iñupiat heritage of the region. By fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, Kiita aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome academic or personal barriers to earn their high school diplomas. The program serves as a vital resource for the district, offering a pathway to graduation for students who benefit from an unconventional, student-centered approach to learning.
For more information, contact Kiita Learning Community at (907) 852-9677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Utqiagvik, AK 99723
(907) 852-9677
KIITA LEARNING COMMUNITY is a public school in Utqiagvik, AK with about 30 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Slope Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 30
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 30 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIITA LEARNING COMMUNITY is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 90% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 90.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.3%
- Female
- 40.0%
- Male
- 60.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.