OUZINKIE SCHOOL

Ouzinkie School is a Title I public school that is part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District school district, located in Ouzinkie, AK with about 20 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 2 teachers, Ouzinkie School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Ouzinkie School is a remote educational facility located in the small, predominantly Alutiiq community of Ouzinkie, Alaska, on Spruce Island. Part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District (KIBSD), the school serves a tight-knit population, providing essential K–12 education to the children of the village. Because of its isolated coastal location, the school acts as a central hub for the community, often utilizing place-based learning that incorporates the local environment, culture, and history of the region into the classroom experience.

Given its placement within the KIBSD, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources while maintaining the personalized, small-class-size atmosphere characteristic of rural Alaskan schools. The curriculum focuses on preparing students for success in both local and global contexts, balancing core academic standards with the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a remote, island-based community. The school's connection to the district website ensures that students and parents have access to broader administrative support, district-wide initiatives, and communication tools necessary for academic planning.

For more information, contact Ouzinkie School at (907) 680-2204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.