Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.

Iditarod Area School District
Fire Weed Plaza Ste 105
Eagle River, AK 99577
154 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Distance Learning/Correspondence Center (DLC), located in Eagle River, Alaska, operates as a specialized educational resource hub serving the Chugach School District. It is designed to provide flexible, self-directed learning opportunities for students who require an alternative to traditional, site-based classroom environments. By leveraging remote instructional methods, the center allows students to maintain academic progress through a curriculum that can be tailored to individual needs and schedules.

The program emphasizes a supportive, personalized approach to education, connecting students with certified instructors and resources despite the physical distance. It is particularly well-suited for families seeking autonomy in their educational journey, including those who prefer homeschooling or require the mobility that distance learning provides. Through their digital platform and centralized support in Eagle River, the DLC ensures that students across the region have access to accredited schooling that balances academic rigor with the convenience of remote study.
154
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
154.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (79.2 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (11.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Iditarod Area School District
Phone: (907)694-6100
Website: http://www.dlc.gcisa.net/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 154.0
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 15
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Ursa Major Elementary
Anchorage School District
454 Dyea St
JBER, AK 99505 (6.9 miles away)
Not reported M - M