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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CRAIG CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020009000160

PACE Correspondence

100 School Road Upper, Craig, AK 99921 · (907) 826-3274 · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL414 STUDENTS
Enrollment
414
Combined
DISTRICT 154 · STATE 192
Student : Teacher
75.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.5:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 108% · STATE 65%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
26
Grade 1
24
Grade 2
27
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
36
Grade 5
30
Grade 6
33
Grade 7
44
Grade 8
37
Grade 9
22
Grade 10
38
Grade 11
44
Grade 12
26
Student demographics
White
22955%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Black
113%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Asian
174%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Two+
7217%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 14%
Native American
5714%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
205%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21552%
Female
19948%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
21.4%
AK avg 35.2%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
414
+176 (+74%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
75.3:1
was 66.5:1
% White
55%
was 74%
% Hispanic
2%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About PACE Correspondence

PACE Correspondence is a substantial unified-grade school in Craig, Alaska, overseen by Craig City School District. The school caters to 414 students in grades K through 12. That puts it 116% bigger than the typical public school in Alaska, which averages around 192 students.

Craig City School District runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 615 students. PACE Correspondence is one of those campuses.

On demographics, PACE Correspondence shows that 55% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 17% multiracial, 14% Native American, 5% Pacific Islander, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 44% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 75.3:1. The state averages around 27.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area indicate median household income runs about $61,156, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,441 students), PACE Correspondence is one campus in the mix.

Craig Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Five-year trend. PACE Correspondence's enrollment has expanded 74% since 2018, when it stood at 238 (now 414). The White share of enrollment contracted from 74% to 55% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 66.5:1 in 2018 to 75.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for PACE Correspondence typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area at a glance

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Population
5,715
Census ACS
Median income
$61,156
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
1,441 students

Quick facts

School name
PACE Correspondence
District
Craig City School District
Address
100 School Road Upper, Craig, AK 99921
Phone
(907) 826-3274
County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
414
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
75.3:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
020009000160
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in Craig City School District
Other schools in Craig
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About PACE Correspondence
What is the total enrollment at PACE Correspondence?
PACE Correspondence enrolls approximately 414 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does PACE Correspondence serve?
PACE Correspondence serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PACE Correspondence?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PACE Correspondence is approximately 75.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PACE Correspondence?
At PACE Correspondence, the student body is approximately 55% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees PACE Correspondence?
PACE Correspondence is overseen by Craig City School District in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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