Sand Point School

Aleutians East Borough School District
123 Red Cove Rd
Sand Point, AK 99661
98 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Sand Point School, located in the remote community of Sand Point, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Aleutians East Borough School District. Situated on the Shumagin Islands, the school provides K-12 instruction to a small, close-knit student body, reflecting the unique culture and geography of the Aleutian region. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment that integrates the local heritage and the challenges of living in one of Alaska’s most isolated fishing communities.

As part of the Aleutians East Borough School District, Sand Point School benefits from a commitment to small class sizes and personalized learning experiences. The district focuses on preparing students for life beyond the island, whether through college readiness or vocational training, while maintaining a strong connection to the local community. The school’s presence is essential for the region, acting not only as an academic institution but also as a center for community engagement and extracurricular activities for the residents of Sand Point.
98
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    64 (65.3 %)
  • White
    12 (12.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (7.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (7.1 %)
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: Aleutians East Borough School District
Phone: (907)383-2393
Website: http://www.aebsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio