Extensions Correspondence serves 63 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Extensions Correspondence placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Extensions Correspondence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Extensions Correspondence's student population of 63 students has grown by 320% 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
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Extensions Correspondence is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Extensions Correspondence is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
41%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
24%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Extensions Correspondence's ranking?
Extensions Correspondence is ranked #207 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Extensions Correspondence?
63 students attend Extensions Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Extensions Correspondence students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Extensions Correspondence?
Extensions Correspondence has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Extensions Correspondence offer ?
Extensions Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Extensions Correspondence part of?
Extensions Correspondence is part of Nome Public Schools School District.
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