Clarks Point School

Southwest Region School District
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
10 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Clarks Point School is a small, remote public school located in the village of Clarks Point, Alaska, situated along the northern shore of Bristol Bay. As part of the Southwest Region School District, the school serves a tight-knit community that is primarily accessible only by air or boat. Due to its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the local community, often functioning as a hub for cultural and educational activities for the village’s residents.

The educational environment at Clarks Point School is characterized by its small class sizes, which allow for highly individualized instruction and a close relationship between students and teachers. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often incorporating place-based learning that reflects the unique cultural heritage, geography, and subsistence lifestyle of the Bristol Bay region. By bridging traditional local knowledge with academic requirements, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, whether they pursue higher education in larger urban centers or contribute to the continued vitality of their home community.
10
Total Students
1.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
140.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (100.0 %)
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: Southwest Region School District
Phone: (907)236-1218
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio