Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pace Correspondence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (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 Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pace Correspondence's student population of 433 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 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
No
School Rankings
Pace Correspondence ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace Correspondence 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
#180 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
16%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace Correspondence's ranking?
Pace Correspondence is ranked #180 out of 459 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Correspondence?
The graduation rate of Pace Correspondence is 20-29%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pace Correspondence?
433 students attend Pace Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pace Correspondence students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pace Correspondence offer ?
Pace Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pace Correspondence part of?
Pace Correspondence is part of Craig City School District.
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