Effie Kokrine Charter School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/effiekokrine

Charter School 133 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Effie Kokrine Charter School (EKCS), located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a unique public charter school within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District that emphasizes a culturally responsive approach to education. Serving students in grades 7–12, the school is built upon the foundational values of the Interior Alaska Native culture. Its curriculum is designed to integrate traditional knowledge and community heritage with rigorous academic standards, aiming to provide a holistic learning experience that prepares students for both higher education and meaningful contributions to their community.

The school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and families. By prioritizing a supportive environment and project-based learning, EKCS encourages students to explore their personal strengths and develop leadership skills. With a focus on respect, integrity, and self-discipline, the school strives to create a sense of belonging for all learners, ensuring that students are not only academically successful but also deeply connected to their cultural identity and environment.

133

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Effie Kokrine Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	86

American Indian
86 (64.7 %)
Two or More
33 (24.8 %)
White
9 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)474-0958
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/effiekokrine
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7 14

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 24