DAVIS-RAMOTH SCHOOL

Davis-Ramoth School is a Title I public school that is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District school district, located in Selawik, AK with about 267 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 25 teachers, Davis-Ramoth 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.

Davis-Ramoth School is located in the remote village of Selawik, Alaska, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Northwest Arctic Borough School District. Situated approximately 90 miles east of Kotzebue, the school provides K-12 instruction to a tight-knit community, playing a central role in preserving and celebrating the local Iñupiaq culture. Because of its remote Arctic location, the school emphasizes community-based learning and works to integrate traditional knowledge with standard academic curricula to prepare students for both local and global opportunities.

As part of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, Davis-Ramoth focuses on fostering student achievement in a challenging, fly-in-only environment. The school is known for its dedication to student success through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional village life and modern educational standards. By maintaining strong ties to the community, the school serves not only as an academic institution but also as a gathering place for local events, helping to anchor the social and cultural identity of the Selawik community.

For more information, contact Davis-Ramoth School at (907) 484-2142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.