Effie Kokrine Charter School

Effie Kokrine Charter School is a community-focused public charter school in Fairbanks serving middle and high school students. The school provides specialized support through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support. By integrating Alaska Native cultural values directly into the curriculum and teaching methods, the school offers a culturally responsive environment that honors the heritage of its diverse student body.

The school is designed to meet students where they are, utilizing small class sizes to ensure individual instruction is personalized to each student's specific educational and developmental goals. To support student wellness and readiness to learn, classes begin at 9:50 am, providing a later start time that helps students arrive more alert. The academic calendar also respects traditional rhythms, including a fall subsistence hunting break in September.

Effie Kokrine offers a supportive, tight-knit atmosphere where students are treated as lifelong members of the community. Admissions are handled through a year-round application process involving a short online form and an interview with both the student and their family. Transportation assistance is available via shuttle services from local middle school bus stops for students in need.