Kobuk, Alaska is a small, remote community located in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. The local education system in Kobuk consists of a single K-12 school district that serves all of the area's students. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum and provides quality teaching staff to support their students' academic success. According to U.S News & World Report, the Kobuk School District has earned a rating of 3 out of 5 stars for overall student performance. This demonstrates that despite the remote location, there is still an emphasis placed on providing quality education to the students of Kobuk. Many educational opportunities are available at the school, including extracurricular activities such as sports teams and clubs that allow students to explore their interests. The staff at Kobuk School District also strive to ensure that their students are afforded every opportunity to succeed by providing them with guidance and tutoring services when needed. In short, Kobuk is dedicated to investing in its student’s education and providing them with every resource they need for success.
Kobuk schools spend $41,793 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 949 students per librarian, and 460 children per counselor.