Nenana City School
185 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Nenana City School, located in the interior of Alaska, serves as a unique educational hub that balances traditional classroom instruction with a robust commitment to distance learning. As the home of the "Lynx," the district is widely recognized for its statewide reach, specifically through its Nenana Student Living Program and the Alaska REACH Virtual School. These initiatives allow the district to provide flexible, accredited educational opportunities to students across Alaska who may not have access to local schools, blending personalized instruction with the technological infrastructure necessary for remote learning.
Within the physical school building in Nenana, the district fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. By integrating local Alaskan values with a modern curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for both regional opportunities and global challenges. Whether through their on-site vocational programs or their extensive virtual course offerings, Nenana City School maintains a reputation for adaptability and a strong dedication to expanding educational access regardless of a student's geographic location.
Within the physical school building in Nenana, the district fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. By integrating local Alaskan values with a modern curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for both regional opportunities and global challenges. Whether through their on-site vocational programs or their extensive virtual course offerings, Nenana City School maintains a reputation for adaptability and a strong dedication to expanding educational access regardless of a student's geographic location.
185
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 114 |
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American Indian114 (61.6 %)
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White44 (23.8 %)
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Two or More26 (14.1 %)
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Asian1 (0.5 %)
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: | Nenana City School District |
| Phone: | (907)832-5464 |
| Website: | http://www.nenanalynx.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 185 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 150 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
7
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
7
Grade 6
7
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
24
Grade 10
33
Grade 11
39
Grade 12
27
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Grade 1 | 5 |
| Grade 2 | 7 |
| Grade 3 | 7 |
| Grade 4 | 7 |
| Grade 5 | 7 |
| Grade 6 | 7 |
| Grade 7 | 6 |
| Grade 8 | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 24 |
| Grade 10 | 33 |
| Grade 11 | 39 |
| Grade 12 | 27 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 93 | 50.3% |
| Male | 92 | 49.7% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
1,673 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th