Merreline A Kangas School

Yukon-Koyukuk School District
1st & Hilltop
Ruby, AK 99768
23 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Merreline A. Kangas School is a public K-12 educational facility located in the remote village of Ruby, Alaska, situated along the banks of the Yukon River. As part of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD), the school serves a small, close-knit community deeply rooted in Alaska Native culture and traditions. The school functions as a central hub for the village, striving to provide a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances state standards with the unique needs of rural, frontier-style living.

The school is characterized by its commitment to place-based education and the integration of local cultural values into the classroom environment. By leveraging the resources of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, Merreline A. Kangas focuses on preparing its students for success both within their community and in the broader world. Despite the challenges posed by its remote geographic location, the school prioritizes student engagement, small class sizes, and a personalized approach to learning that fosters both academic development and personal growth.
23
Total Students
4.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    22 (95.7 %)
  • White
    1 (4.3 %)
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: Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Phone: (907)468-4465
Website: http://www.yksd.com/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
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 2
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio