Ak–trails Correspondence in Thorne Bay, AK, serves 22 students from prekindergarten through grade 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
The school's math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%, ranking Ak–trails among the top 20% for math proficiency statewide.
Reading proficiency is 50%, also higher than the state average of 29%, placing the school within the top 20% of Alaska public schools for reading/language arts performance.
Ak–trails Correspondence's overall ranking is #35 in Alaska as of 2023, indicating a slight improvement from #37 in 2022.
Minority enrollment is 9%, with no significant recent changes in total enrollment or socioeconomic composition based on available data.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ak-trails Correspondence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ak-trails Correspondence's student population of 15 students has grown by 1400% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ak-trails Correspondence ranks within the top 10% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ak-trails Correspondence is 0.23, 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
#35 out of 441 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
21%
White
87%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)6.7%
46.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ak-trails Correspondence's ranking?
Ak-trails Correspondence is ranked #35 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Ak-trails Correspondence?
15 students attend Ak-trails Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ak-trails Correspondence students are White, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ak-trails Correspondence?
Ak-trails Correspondence has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ak-trails Correspondence offer ?
Ak-trails Correspondence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ak-trails Correspondence part of?
Ak-trails Correspondence is part of Southeast Island School District.
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