Chatham Correspondence

500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chatham Correspondence serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Chatham Correspondence's student population of 24 students has grown by 242% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chatham Correspondence?
24 students attend Chatham Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chatham Correspondence students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Correspondence?
Chatham Correspondence has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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