BARRY CRAIG STEWART KASAAN SCHOOL

Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School is a Title I public school that is part of the Southeast Island School District school district, located in Kasaan, AK with about 12 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 2 teachers, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

The Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School, located in the remote coastal community of Kasaan, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Southeast Island School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic fabric of Prince of Wales Island. It focuses on providing a personalized learning environment that accommodates the unique needs of its students while fostering a strong connection to the local Tlingit heritage and the surrounding natural environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with place-based learning, often utilizing the rich history and ecological resources of Kasaan to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a close-knit school community, the Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School emphasizes student engagement, individualized instruction, and the development of skills necessary for students to succeed both within their village and in the wider world. Through its affiliation with the Southeast Island School District, the school remains committed to delivering quality public education in one of Alaska’s most unique and scenic settings.

For more information, contact Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School at (907) 542-2217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.