Tatitlek Community School

Chugach School District
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
11 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Tatitlek Community School, located in the small, remote Alaska Native village of Tatitlek, serves as a vital educational hub within the Chugach School District. Situated on the shores of Prince William Sound, the school reflects the unique cultural heritage of its community, often integrating traditional values and local knowledge into its educational programming. As part of a district that is nationally recognized for its innovative, performance-based approach to learning, the school emphasizes personalized education, allowing students to progress based on mastery of skills rather than traditional grade levels.

Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in village life, fostering a close-knit environment where educators, families, and community members collaborate to support student success. The curriculum is designed to be highly adaptive, focusing on preparing students for both academic achievement and the practical realities of living in rural Alaska. By leveraging technology and district-wide resources, the Tatitlek Community School strives to provide a robust, modern education while maintaining a deep respect for the history and identity of the Chugach region.
11
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (90.9 %)
  • White
    1 (9.1 %)
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: Chugach School District
Phone: (907)325-2252
Website: http://www.chugachschooldistrict.com/our-schools
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
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
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 7 3
Grade 9 3
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio