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About this school
Alak School is
a rural public school
in Wainwright, Alaska that is part of North Slope Borough School District.
It serves 159 students
in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 12
159 Students
14 Teachers
567 Main StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Alak School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 24, 2026
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Alak School
$7,253
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
9
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Alak School has received support from
4 individuals from Alaska and
5 individuals out-of-state.