TEBUGHNA SCHOOL

Tebughna School is a Title I public school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Tyonek, AK with about 28 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 4 teachers, Tebughna School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Tebughna School is a K–12 educational institution located in the remote village of Tyonek, Alaska, situated on the western shore of the Cook Inlet. As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school serves as a central hub for the small Dena'ina Athabascan community. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in providing a comprehensive education to students in a rural setting, often emphasizing a close-knit, small-group learning environment that caters to the specific cultural and academic needs of its student body.

The school’s curriculum and culture are deeply intertwined with the local environment and the heritage of the Tyonek people. By integrating traditional Dena'ina values with state-mandated academic standards, Tebughna School strives to prepare its students for both local opportunities and broader pursuits beyond the village. The school is accessible primarily by air or boat, which underscores its unique position as a focal point for community activities, cultural preservation, and youth development within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

For more information, contact Tebughna School at (907) 583-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.