Kobuk School

Northwest Arctic Borough School District
101 Mushers Way
Kobuk, AK 99751
35 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kobuk School is a remote educational facility located in the small Iñupiat village of Kobuk, Alaska. Situated along the Kobuk River, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the Northwest Arctic Borough School District. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school plays a vital role in providing essential K-12 education to a tight-knit population, emphasizing the integration of academic learning with the unique cultural heritage and traditions of the Alaska Native community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while respecting the local environment and the subsistence lifestyle of the region. By utilizing the resources provided by the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, Kobuk School focuses on fostering student success through community engagement and culturally responsive instruction. As a primary institution in a village accessible primarily by air, the school is an essential pillar for the academic and personal development of its students, preparing them for future opportunities both within and beyond the Arctic region.
35
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
120.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    32 (91.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.9 %)
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: Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Phone: (907)948-2231
Website: http://www.nwarctic.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
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 5
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 1
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Shungnak School
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
84 Students
#6 West River Rd
Shungnak, AK 99773 (7.0 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th