Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Distance Learning/corresp. Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. serves a vast attendance zone that encompasses the entire district in Eagle River, AK, covering approximately 40,930.5 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 124.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 183.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Distance Learning/corresp. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Distance Learning/corresp. Center's student population of 105 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education Can be Accomplished at Home
School Rankings
The diversity score of Distance Learning/corresp. Center is 0.38, 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)
≥50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
42.5%
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 32% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Distance Learning/corresp. Center?
The graduation rate of Distance Learning/corresp. Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Distance Learning/corresp. Center?
105 students attend Distance Learning/corresp. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Distance Learning/corresp. Center students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Distance Learning/corresp. Center offer ?
Distance Learning/corresp. Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Distance Learning/corresp. Center part of?
Distance Learning/corresp. Center is part of Iditarod Area School District.
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