MOUNTAIN VILLAGE SCHOOL

Mountain Village School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Yukon School District school district, located in Mountain Village, AK with about 196 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 16 teachers, Mountain Village 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.

Mountain Village School is a public K-12 institution located in the remote community of Mountain Village, Alaska. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Lower Yukon School District, which serves several Yup’ik communities along the lower Yukon River. As a hub for local education, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the village, focusing on providing essential academic instruction while honoring the traditions and language of the region’s Indigenous population.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique logistical and cultural needs of a rural Alaskan setting. Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities and programs that connect classroom learning to the local environment and community life. By maintaining a connection to the Lower Yukon School District website, the school provides parents and community members with access to district-wide resources, academic calendars, and administrative updates aimed at supporting student success in a challenging and beautiful remote climate.

For more information, contact Mountain Village School at (907) 591-2204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.