TANALIAN SCHOOL

Tanalian School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Port Alsworth, AK with about 62 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 7 teachers, Tanalian School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Tanalian School, located in the remote village of Port Alsworth, Alaska, serves as a central educational hub for the Lake and Peninsula School District. Situated along the shores of Lake Clark, the school offers a unique learning environment that integrates standard K-12 academic curricula with the distinct geographical and cultural context of the Alaskan bush. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in the community, often acting as a social and educational anchor for families living in this wilderness region.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and a commitment to personalized instruction, which allows educators to address the diverse needs of students living in a multi-grade setting. Beyond traditional academics, Tanalian School emphasizes experiential learning that takes advantage of the surrounding natural landscape, providing students with opportunities to engage with the environment that defines their home. By leveraging modern technology and the resources of the Lake and Peninsula School District, the school strives to prepare its students for both local success and future opportunities beyond the village.

For more information, contact Tanalian School at (907) 781-2210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.