The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
23%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
7%
Black
(19-20)n/a
3%
White
(19-20)40%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)60%
11%
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 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
How many students attend Dillingham Correspondence School?
5 students attend Dillingham Correspondence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dillingham Correspondence School students are Two or more races, and 40% of students are White.
What grades does Dillingham Correspondence School offer ?
Dillingham Correspondence School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillingham Correspondence School part of?
Dillingham Correspondence School is part of Dillingham City School District.
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