School Overview
Susan B. English School, located in the remote coastal community of Seldovia, Alaska, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in its region. As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school is uniquely shaped by its location on the Kenai Peninsula, where students often experience a close-knit, multi-age learning environment. Given its setting in a small, isolated town accessible primarily by boat or plane, the school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing small class sizes and a curriculum that reflects both state standards and the specific needs of a remote Alaskan lifestyle.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a community center for Seldovia, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local engagement. It provides students with a tailored educational experience that focuses on preparing them for life beyond the peninsula while leveraging the natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. Through its integration with the larger Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the school ensures that despite its geographic isolation, students have access to the resources and support services necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape.
52
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Susan B English School
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic1
Black2
Two or More19
American Indian9
  • White
    21 (40.4 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (36.5 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (17.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.9 %)
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: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)234-7616
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Susan B English School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten7
Grade 17
Grade 26
Grade 35
Grade 43
Grade 53
Grade 61
Grade 75
Grade 85
Grade 93
Grade 102
Grade 111
Grade 124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Susan B English School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2140.4%
Male3159.6%