Chatham Correspondence

500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chatham Correspondence serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Chatham Correspondence's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tenakee Springs, AK, covering approximately 9,554.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 65.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 153.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chatham Correspondence's student population of 19 students has grown by 171% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
19 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Chatham Correspondence is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
American Indian
11%
22%
Black
10%
2%
White
79%
47%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
21%
0.36
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chatham Correspondence?
19 students attend Chatham Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chatham Correspondence students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does Chatham Correspondence offer ?
Chatham Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Chatham Correspondence part of?
Chatham Correspondence is part of Chatham School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Chatham Correspondence's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tenakee Springs, AK, covering approximately 9,554.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 65.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 153.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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