Klukwan School

Chatham School District
Mile 22 Haines Hwy
Klukwan, AK 99827
5 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Klukwan School, located at Mile 22 of the Haines Highway in Klukwan, Alaska, serves as a vital educational institution within the Chatham School District. As a small, community-centered school, it plays a significant role in supporting the students of this historic Tlingit village. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the preservation of the area’s rich Indigenous heritage.

Because of its remote location, the school functions as a hub for the Klukwan community, often fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and local families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating place-based education, allowing students to learn through the lens of their unique Alaskan environment. By visiting their website through the Chatham School District portal, families and community members can access resources regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing efforts to support student success in this tight-knit educational setting.
5
Total Students
0.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    2 (40.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (40.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (20.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chatham School District
Phone: (907)767-5551
Website: http://chathamsd.schoolwires.net/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Gender Ratio