GLADYS DART SCHOOL

Gladys Dart School is a Title I public school that is part of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District school district, located in Manley Hot Springs, AK with about 13 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, Gladys Dart 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.

Gladys Dart School is a remote K-12 educational facility located in the small, unincorporated community of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. Situated along the Elliott Highway, the school serves the local population in a highly rural environment. It operates as part of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD), a large, geographically dispersed district that manages education across a vast region of the Alaskan interior.

Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the community, often utilizing a multi-grade classroom structure to accommodate a small student population. Like other schools within the Yukon-Koyukuk district, Gladys Dart focuses on providing a culturally responsive curriculum that integrates standard academic requirements with the unique needs and traditions of its Alaskan students. The school emphasizes student success through personalized learning and the support of dedicated staff who manage the challenges of distance education and community-based schooling in a rugged, frontier setting.

For more information, contact Gladys Dart School at (907) 672-3202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.