Chatham Correspondence serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Correspondence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Chatham Correspondence's student population of 18 students has grown by 157% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chatham Correspondence is 0.20, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
11%
2%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chatham Correspondence?
18 students attend Chatham Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chatham Correspondence students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Correspondence?
Chatham Correspondence has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatham Correspondence offer ?
Chatham Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Correspondence part of?
Chatham Correspondence is part of Chatham School District.
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