Saint Mary's School

Saint Mary's School District
1 Dixon Circle
Saint Mary's, AK 99658
203 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Saint Mary’s School, located in the remote community of Saint Mary’s, Alaska, serves as a central hub for education along the lower Yukon River. As part of the Saint Mary’s City School District, the institution is committed to providing quality K-12 instruction that is deeply integrated with the cultural heritage and lifestyle of the local Yup’ik community. The school emphasizes academic rigor while striving to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique geographical and social challenges of living in rural Alaska.

Beyond core academics, the school plays a vital role in community life, often serving as a gathering place for local events and extracurricular activities. By blending traditional state curriculum requirements with an appreciation for local traditions and outdoor experiences, Saint Mary’s School aims to prepare its students for both regional opportunities and success in the broader global landscape. Its presence is essential to the sustainability and growth of the Saint Mary’s community, focusing on empowering the next generation of local leaders.
203
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    193 (95.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.4 %)
  • White
    1 (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: Saint Mary's School District
Phone: (907)438-2411
Website: http://www.smcsd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
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 14
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio