PACE Correspondence

www.paceschool.net/

433 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided by the PACE Correspondence program, here is a summary of the school:

PACE Correspondence, located in Craig, Alaska, is an alternative educational program designed to serve K–12 students throughout the state. Operating as part of the Craig City School District, the program specializes in providing a flexible, personalized homeschooling experience. It functions as a hybrid model, offering families the independence of home-based instruction while providing the formal support, oversight, and resources of a public school district.

The program is structured to support a wide variety of learning styles and academic goals, allowing parents to act as primary educators under the guidance of certified teachers. PACE provides students with access to state-approved curriculum materials, academic planning, and ongoing communication with district staff to ensure students meet Alaskan educational standards. By blending the autonomy of home education with the institutional benefits of the Craig City School District, PACE serves as a vital resource for families seeking a customized, distance-learning path for their children.

433

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

79.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE Correspondence
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	14
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	56
American Indian	67
Pacific Islander	17

White
263 (60.7 %)
American Indian
67 (15.5 %)
Two or More
56 (12.9 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.2 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Craig City School District
Phone:	(907)826-3274
Website:	http://www.paceschool.net/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	79.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 29