Serving 3,687 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Raven School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,687 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Raven Correspondence School serves the entire district of Fairbanks, AK, encompassing a vast attendance zone of approximately 60,906 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 365 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raven School's student population of 3,687 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
3,687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Raven School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raven School is 0.59, 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
#185 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
15%
21%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
61%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- The mission of Raven Correspondence School, in conjunction with the Yukon-Koyukuk School District, is to provide support to parents so that they can prepare their children to become life-long learners, problem-solvers, and contributing members of their family, community, and society by providing meaningful experiences that create understanding of their cultural heritage and the technological world and the school is also committed to maintaining a high quality program that encompasses the best elements of individualized education and meets the needs of all students. We support the role of parents in educating their children
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raven School's ranking?
Raven School is ranked #185 out of 441 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raven School?
The graduation rate of Raven School is 61%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Raven School?
3,687 students attend Raven School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Raven School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Raven School offer ?
Raven School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Raven School part of?
Raven School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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