Susan B English School
52 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 9 |
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White21 (40.4 %)
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Two or More19 (36.5 %)
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American Indian9 (17.3 %)
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Black2 (3.8 %)
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Hispanic1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 21 | 40.4% |
| Male | 31 | 59.6% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Other Pre-K - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th