Qugcuun Memorial School
18 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Qugcuun Memorial School is located in the remote village of Oscarville (Kuiggayagaq), Alaska, situated along the Kuskokwim River. As part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), the school serves a tight-knit, predominantly Yup’ik community. The school plays a vital role in the village, acting as a center for education that integrates rigorous academic standards with the preservation of local cultural heritage, traditional values, and the Yugtun language.
Because of its isolated location in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school environment is characterized by a strong emphasis on community involvement and place-based learning. The district’s curriculum is designed to support student success while preparing youth for a variety of future pathways, whether they choose to pursue higher education or contribute to the local subsistence-based economy. Like many schools in the LKSD, Qugcuun Memorial School works to balance modern educational technology and state requirements with the unique linguistic and social landscape of the rural Alaskan interior.
Because of its isolated location in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school environment is characterized by a strong emphasis on community involvement and place-based learning. The district’s curriculum is designed to support student success while preparing youth for a variety of future pathways, whether they choose to pursue higher education or contribute to the local subsistence-based economy. Like many schools in the LKSD, Qugcuun Memorial School works to balance modern educational technology and state requirements with the unique linguistic and social landscape of the rural Alaskan interior.
18
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
111.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 18 |
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American Indian18 (100.0 %)
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: | Lower Kuskokwim School District |
| Phone: | (907)737-7214 |
| Website: | http://www.lksd.org/lksd/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 18 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 20 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
5
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
4
Grade 6
3
Grade 9
1
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 5 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 4 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 11 | 61.1% |
| Male | 7 | 38.9% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Other Pre-K - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th