KACHEMAK SELO SCHOOL

Kachemak Selo School is a Title I public school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Kachemak, AK with about 47 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, Kachemak Selo School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Kachemak Selo School is a unique educational institution located in a remote, Russian-speaking Old Believer community near Homer, Alaska. Operated as part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school serves students from preschool through high school. Its location is geographically distinct, as the community is situated on steep terrain above Kachemak Bay, often requiring students and staff to navigate unique logistical challenges to access the facility.

The school is notable for its commitment to maintaining the cultural heritage of its community while integrating state-mandated academic standards. Because of the isolated nature of the settlement, the school acts as a central hub for the village, blending traditional Russian Old Believer values with modern technology and curriculum. The educational environment is characterized by its small, multi-grade classrooms, which foster close-knit relationships between teachers and students and allow for a highly personalized approach to learning in a culturally rich, rural Alaskan setting.

For more information, contact Kachemak Selo School at (907) 235-5552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.