MARSHALL SCHOOL

Marshall School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Yukon School District school district, located in Marshall, AK with about 119 students offering grade levels from 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 8 teachers, Marshall School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Marshall School, located in the remote community of Marshall, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (LYSD). Situated along the banks of the Yukon River, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture and lifestyle of this rural Alaskan village. Because of its isolated geography, the school plays a central role in the community, providing essential academic and social services to students who live in an area accessible primarily by air or river.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while honoring the traditions and values of the local Native Alaskan population. By leveraging the resources of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, Marshall School offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and regional workforce opportunities. Through a focus on community-based learning and technological integration, the school strives to overcome the challenges of its remote location to ensure that its students are well-equipped for success in a modern, interconnected world.

For more information, contact Marshall School at (907) 679-6112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.