Dot Lake School

Alaska Gateway School District
MP 1361 AK Hwy
Dot Lake, AK 99737
14 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dot Lake School is a small, remote educational facility located at Milepost 1361 on the Alaska Highway, serving the community of Dot Lake, Alaska. As part of the Alaska Gateway School District (AGSD), the school functions as a vital hub for the local community, providing personalized K-12 instruction designed to meet the unique cultural and academic needs of students living in a rural, interior Alaskan setting.

The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and a curriculum that often integrates traditional knowledge with state academic standards. By leveraging the resources of the Alaska Gateway School District, Dot Lake School aims to prepare its students for success beyond their village, whether that involves pursuing higher education or contributing to their local economy, all while fostering a strong connection to their regional heritage.
14
Total Students
1.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    12 (85.7 %)
  • White
    2 (14.3 %)
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: Alaska Gateway School District
Phone: (907)882-2663
Website: http://agsd.us/schools/dotlake.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
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 1
Kindergarten 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 1
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio