TWIN HILLS SCHOOL

Twin Hills School is a Title I public school that is part of the Southwest Region School District school district, located in Twin Hills, AK with about 26 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, Twin Hills School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Twin Hills School, located in the remote village of Twin Hills, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Situated on the shores of Togiak Bay, the school operates under the Southwest Region School District and caters to a small, close-knit population of students. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in village life, often functioning as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities that bridge the gap between traditional Yup'ik heritage and modern academics.

Academically, the school provides K-12 instruction with a focus on delivering a personalized learning experience in a multi-grade setting. Given the small class sizes, teachers are able to provide individualized attention, adapting the state curriculum to reflect the unique environment and cultural context of rural Alaska. Like many schools in the region, Twin Hills emphasizes place-based education, incorporating local knowledge, subsistence traditions, and regional history into their daily programming to ensure students remain connected to their community while preparing for future opportunities beyond the village.

For more information, contact Twin Hills School at (907) 525-4215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.