Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bristol Bay Correspondence ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bristol Bay Correspondence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bristol Bay Correspondence's student population of 8 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bristol Bay Correspondence is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
63%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
How many students attend Bristol Bay Correspondence?
8 students attend Bristol Bay Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bristol Bay Correspondence students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Bay Correspondence?
Bristol Bay Correspondence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bristol Bay Correspondence offer ?
Bristol Bay Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Bay Correspondence part of?
Bristol Bay Correspondence is part of Bristol Bay Borough School District.
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