Angoon School

Chatham School District
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820
70 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Angoon School, located in the remote community of Angoon, Alaska, serves as the primary educational hub for the local Tlingit community. As part of the Chatham School District, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Admiralty Island. The institution provides K-12 instruction, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural, isolated Alaskan education.

Beyond traditional academics, Angoon School focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and place-based learning. The school prioritizes the integration of local culture and heritage into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the preservation of their traditional identity. By leveraging its role as a focal point for the town, the school serves as a vital resource for student development, community events, and the long-term vitality of the Angoon region.
70
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    68 (97.1 %)
  • White
    1 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chatham School District
Phone: (907)788-3302
Website: http://ak01001788.schoolwires.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Chatham Correspondence
Chatham School District
18 Students
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820 (0.0 miles away)
Other K - 12th