KOTLIK SCHOOL

Kotlik School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lower Yukon School District school district, located in Kotlik, AK with about 179 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 14 teachers, Kotlik 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.

Kotlik School is a public K-12 educational institution located in the remote village of Kotlik, Alaska, situated on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. As a core component of the Lower Yukon School District (LYSD), the school serves the local Yup’ik community, providing a curriculum that balances state academic standards with the preservation of regional culture and the Iñupiaq/Yup’ik heritage. Given its isolated geographic location, the school functions as a vital community hub, often integrating traditional knowledge and subsistence lifestyles into the student experience.

The school operates under the mission of the Lower Yukon School District, which emphasizes student success through rigorous instruction and community engagement. Because of the unique challenges of rural Alaskan education—such as extreme weather, limited road access, and the necessity of distance learning tools—Kotlik School focuses on fostering resilience and career readiness in its students. Families and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the educational process, ensuring that the school remains a responsive and supportive environment for the youth of Kotlik.

For more information, contact Kotlik School at (907) 899-4415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.