Ouzinkie, Alaska is a small town located on an island in the Kodiak Archipelago. The town has an estimated population of 542 people and is home to the Ouzinkie Tribal School. Education is a vital part of life in Ouzinkie with approximately 130 students enrolled in the K-12 school. The local education system focuses on preparing students for college and the workforce by providing rigorous academic courses, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports and field trips. Furthermore, the school boasts a high rating from GreatSchools, which provides families with essential information about their children’s educational opportunities and health resources. The school also supports students outside of the classroom by offering ample access to technology, guidance support services, and extracurricular activities. For these reasons, Ouzinkie’s local education system is considered one of the best for its size in Alaska.
Ouzinkie schools spend $21,015 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 468 students per librarian, and 392 children per counselor.