Distance Learning/corresp. Center

12812 Old Glen Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 156 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 36%). 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 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Distance Learning/corresp. Center's student population of 156 students has grown by 9% 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)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
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 Rankings

The diversity score of Distance Learning/corresp. Center is 0.33, 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)
(20-21)
≥50%
36%
(20-21)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
(20-21)
≥50%
77%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 36% 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 77%.
How many students attend Distance Learning/corresp. Center?
156 students attend Distance Learning/corresp. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Distance Learning/corresp. Center students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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