RAVEN SCHOOL

Raven School is a Title I public school that is part of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 1,515 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 11 teachers, Raven School has a student/teacher ratio of about 137:1. 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.

Raven School is a publicly funded, statewide correspondence program based in Fairbanks, Alaska, designed to provide a flexible, personalized educational experience for K-12 students. As a program under the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, it operates as a distance-delivery model that caters to families who prefer homeschooling or alternative learning environments. The school is known for its "allotment" system, which provides families with funds to purchase curriculum materials, pay for extracurricular activities, and access educational resources that align with their specific pedagogical goals.

The school emphasizes a strong partnership between state-certified teachers and parents, who take on the role of primary facilitators in the home. Raven School supports a diverse student population—ranging from those seeking rigorous academic challenges to those requiring specialized pacing—by offering a wide array of online courses, localized community workshops, and regional resource centers. By blending the autonomy of homeschooling with the oversight and support of a public school district, Raven School provides an accessible option for Alaskan students living in both urban settings and remote, rural locations.

For more information, contact Raven School at (907) 374-9401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.