Cantwell School

Denali Borough School District
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
8 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Cantwell School is a K-12 educational facility located in the small, remote community of Cantwell, Alaska. As part of the Denali Borough School District, the school serves a tight-knit population and focuses on providing personalized instruction to students in a rural setting. Due to its location, the school emphasizes a connection to the local environment and community, offering a supportive atmosphere where students of various grade levels often learn in close proximity.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth and character development despite the logistical challenges of living in Alaska’s interior. By utilizing the resources of the Denali Borough School District, Cantwell School integrates traditional curriculum with opportunities that reflect the unique lifestyle and culture of the region. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative policies can find further details through the district website at http://www.dbsd.org.
8
Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    4 (50.0 %)
  • White
    3 (37.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (12.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Denali Borough School District
Phone: (907)768-2372
Website: http://www.dbsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio