LEWIS ANGAPAK MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Lewis Angapak Memorial School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District school district, located in Tuntutuliak, AK with about 156 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Lewis Angapak Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lewis Angapak Memorial School, located in the remote village of Tuntutuliak, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). As a K-12 institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing academic instruction tailored to the unique cultural and geographical context of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Like many schools in this region, it emphasizes the integration of Yup’ik language and traditions alongside a standard core curriculum to ensure students remain connected to their heritage while gaining the skills necessary for regional and statewide opportunities.

The school operates as part of a district-wide effort to support students in one of the most geographically isolated areas of the United States. Education at Lewis Angapak Memorial School is shaped by the challenges and beauty of life in rural Alaska, focusing on resilience, community-based learning, and preparing students for life beyond the village. Through its association with the LKSD, the school leverages district resources to provide technology, extracurricular activities, and vocational training, striving to empower its student body to succeed in an evolving modern landscape while honoring their ancestral roots.

For more information, contact Lewis Angapak Memorial School at (907) 256-2415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.