Pilot Station School

Lower Yukon School District
5090 School Rd
Pilot Station, AK 99650
188 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Pilot Station School is located in the remote community of Pilot Station, Alaska, and operates as part of the Lower Yukon School District. Serving students in a region deeply rooted in Yup’ik culture, the school functions as a central hub for the community, emphasizing educational attainment while honoring local traditions and values. The school provides K-12 instruction designed to meet the unique needs of students living in an off-road, rural Alaskan environment, focusing on academic growth and vocational readiness.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Lower Yukon School District, which prioritizes student-centered learning and the integration of cultural heritage into the modern classroom. By providing resources and educational opportunities in such an isolated location, Pilot Station School plays a vital role in fostering community development and ensuring that local youth have access to the skills necessary for their future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or contribute to the local economy.
188
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    186 (98.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
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 Yukon School District
Phone: (907)549-3212
Website: http://www.lysd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 194
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
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio