Tsuk Taih School
17 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Tsuk Taih School is located in the remote village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Yukon Flats School District. Situated along the Black River in the eastern interior of the state, the school operates in a unique environment characterized by its geographic isolation and strong connection to the surrounding wilderness. As a K-12 institution, it plays a central role in the community, providing essential academic instruction to the local population while navigating the logistical challenges common to rural Alaskan schooling.
Academically, the school functions under the Yukon Flats School District, which emphasizes a curriculum tailored to the needs of students in remote, often culturally distinct, northern settings. Because Chalkyitsik is an indigenous Gwich’in community, the school environment typically integrates local cultural values and traditions into the educational experience to foster student engagement and success. For those interested in the district’s broader policies, calendar, or specific administrative details, the district website serves as the primary resource for connecting the school to the wider educational network of the Yukon Flats region.
Academically, the school functions under the Yukon Flats School District, which emphasizes a curriculum tailored to the needs of students in remote, often culturally distinct, northern settings. Because Chalkyitsik is an indigenous Gwich’in community, the school environment typically integrates local cultural values and traditions into the educational experience to foster student engagement and success. For those interested in the district’s broader policies, calendar, or specific administrative details, the district website serves as the primary resource for connecting the school to the wider educational network of the Yukon Flats region.
17
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| American Indian | 16 |
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American Indian16 (94.1 %)
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Black1 (5.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Yukon Flats School District |
| Phone: | (907)848-8113 |
| Website: | http://www.yukonflats.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 17 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 3.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 11 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
2
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
3
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 5 | 2 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | 58.8% |
| Male | 7 | 41.2% |