Tuluksak School
107 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Tuluksak School is a K-12 educational facility located in the remote village of Tuluksak, Alaska, situated along the banks of the Tuluksak River. Serving a predominately Alaska Native student population, the school operates under the Yupiit School District. Because of its isolated location in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the school serves as a central hub for the community, providing essential educational services to students who live in an area accessible primarily by bush plane or seasonal river travel.
The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Yup’ik people, aiming to integrate local traditions and the Yup’ik language with state-mandated academic standards. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and cultural identity, the school seeks to prepare its students for success in both local and global contexts. Like many schools in the Yupiit district, it faces unique logistical challenges inherent to rural Alaskan education but remains committed to supporting student growth and community development in a challenging, geographically disconnected landscape.
The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Yup’ik people, aiming to integrate local traditions and the Yup’ik language with state-mandated academic standards. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and cultural identity, the school seeks to prepare its students for success in both local and global contexts. Like many schools in the Yupiit district, it faces unique logistical challenges inherent to rural Alaskan education but remains committed to supporting student growth and community development in a challenging, geographically disconnected landscape.
107
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 107 |
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American Indian107 (100.0 %)
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: | Yupiit School District |
| Phone: | (907)695-5625 |
| Website: | http://www.yupiit.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 107 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 122 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
9
Grade 1
7
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
9
Grade 4
5
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
10
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
4
Grade 12
13
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 |
| Grade 1 | 7 |
| Grade 2 | 6 |
| Grade 3 | 9 |
| Grade 4 | 5 |
| Grade 5 | 9 |
| Grade 6 | 10 |
| Grade 7 | 6 |
| Grade 8 | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 9 |
| Grade 11 | 4 |
| Grade 12 | 13 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 55 | 51.4% |
| Male | 52 | 48.6% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)