Craig, AK is a small city located on the banks of the Klawock River in Southeast Alaska. It has a population of just over 1500 people and is part of the larger Prince of Wales Island community. Education is very important in Craig and there are several educational opportunities available for both children and adults. The local school district provides students with K-12 education with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives. The schools have earned excellent ratings from the State Department of Education and recently received national recognition for their efforts to provide a quality education to their students. Local organizations such as community colleges, libraries, youth centers, and other learning institutions also offer educational opportunities that help enhance individual learning and exploration. In sum, Craig provides its residents with a variety of education options that can help them reach their goals in life.
Craig schools spend $14,580 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 20 pupils per teacher, 493 students per librarian, and 636 children per counselor.