Jimmy Huntington School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Huslia School Blvd
Huslia, AK 99746
84 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Jimmy Huntington School, located in the remote village of Huslia, Alaska, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Yukon-Koyukuk School District. Situated along the Koyukuk River, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, catering to students from diverse grade levels. It plays a vital role in the village, functioning not only as a place for academic instruction but also as a community anchor that emphasizes the preservation of local heritage alongside core curriculum standards.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, which focuses on providing high-quality, culturally responsive education to students living in isolated interior Alaska regions. By utilizing district-wide resources and technology, the Jimmy Huntington School strives to prepare its students for both higher education and vocational success. The school’s environment is uniquely defined by its geography and its commitment to fostering student achievement while honoring the traditions and lifestyle of the Huslia community.
84
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    82 (97.6 %)
  • White
    2 (2.4 %)
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-Koyukuk School District
Phone: (907)829-2405
Website: http://www.yksd.com/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
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 5
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio