Tenakee Springs School is a school building in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, operated by the Chatham School District, that is used to support homeschooling families. In periods prior to 2016 it was a full-service school. The building has three classrooms, a commercial grade kitchen, and a library.
Chatham Correspondence serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Chatham Correspondence's student population of 24 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chatham Correspondence is 0.36, 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
24:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
79%
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?
24 students attend Chatham Correspondence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chatham Correspondence students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Correspondence?
Chatham Correspondence has a student ration of 24:1, 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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Chatham Correspondence part of?
Chatham Correspondence is part of Chatham School District.
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