Chignik Bay School

Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
School Rd
Chignik Bay, AK 99564
6 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Chignik Bay School is a remote K-12 educational institution located in the small, coastal community of Chignik Bay on the Alaska Peninsula. As part of the Lake and Peninsula School District (LPSD), the school serves a tight-knit population in an area accessible primarily by air or sea. Given its geographic isolation, the school functions as a vital community hub, focusing on providing personalized instruction to a small student body while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a rural Alaskan environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse academic needs of students across all grade levels, often utilizing multi-age classrooms and technology-integrated learning to bridge the gap created by its remote location. The district emphasizes a commitment to cultural responsiveness, ensuring that the educational experience is relevant to the local heritage of the Chignik region. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Chignik Bay School aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for both regional life and future academic or career pursuits beyond the village.
6
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    4 (66.7 %)
  • White
    2 (33.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)268-4147
Website: http://www.lpsd.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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 7 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Chignik Lagoon School
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
18 Students
School Rd
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565 (5.3 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th