ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

Rocky Mountain School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District school district, located in Goodnews Bay, AK with about 61 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 5 teachers, Rocky Mountain School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Rocky Mountain School is a public K-12 educational institution located in the remote coastal village of Goodnews Bay, Alaska. As a member of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), it serves as a central hub for the local community, providing essential academic programming to students living in a unique, rural Arctic environment. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive education that meets state standards while remaining sensitive to the cultural traditions and geographic realities of the Yup'ik region.

Because the school operates within the LKSD framework, it emphasizes personalized learning, technology integration, and student support services tailored to the needs of small, isolated communities. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the village, Rocky Mountain School aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to remain in the region to support their local economy or pursue opportunities elsewhere in Alaska or beyond.

For more information, contact Rocky Mountain School at (907) 967-8213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.