Covering 12,000 square miles in western Alaska, Kuspuk School District is comprised of 9 schools in 7 villages. The villages are situated along a 120 mile span of the mid-Kuskokwim River from Lower Kalskag to Stony River. Aniak, the hub of the region, is about 320 miles west of Anchorage, has a population of 550, and houses the district office. All KSD schools have small class sizes and innovative technology. Through a collaborative culture, teachers have access to professional development and engage in professional learning communities. Teachers can bring in up to 6 years of certified teaching experience.