Kali School

Kali School, a tiny all-grades campus in Point Lay, Alaska, part of North Slope Borough School District, instructs 75 students, covering grades pre-K through 12. By comparison, Alaska's public schools average about 192 students each, so Kali School sits 61% smaller than that benchmark.

Kali School is one of 11 schools operated by North Slope Borough School District, a district that caters to 1,853 students overall.

Demographically, Kali School reports that nearly all students (95%) are Native American. Beyond that, the school logs 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Kali School reports 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 6.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 27.0:1 average. About 52% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against North Slope Borough (around 40%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for North Slope Borough put median household income runs about $95,694, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Kali School is one of 11 public schools in North Slope Borough (combined enrollment of about 1,853 students).

Kali School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 31%: 108 students in 2018 compared to 75 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 10.8:1 in 2018 to 6.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.