Denali PEAK
735 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Denali PEAK (Partnership for Education, Academics, and Knowledge) is a public correspondence school based in Healy, Alaska, operating under the Denali Borough School District. Designed to provide a flexible, personalized educational experience, the program serves students across the state of Alaska who seek an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By blending parental involvement with district-provided resources and guidance, Denali PEAK empowers families to create customized learning paths that align with their children's individual interests, paces, and academic needs.
The school is well-regarded for its robust support system, which includes dedicated advisory teachers who work closely with parents to manage curriculum selection, goal setting, and progress monitoring. Because the program utilizes a hybrid model—often incorporating a mix of online coursework, hands-on activities, and community-based learning—students benefit from significant autonomy while still meeting state educational standards. Through its emphasis on partnership and local community integration, Denali PEAK offers an adaptable framework for families looking to take a proactive, hands-on approach to their child's K-12 education.
The school is well-regarded for its robust support system, which includes dedicated advisory teachers who work closely with parents to manage curriculum selection, goal setting, and progress monitoring. Because the program utilizes a hybrid model—often incorporating a mix of online coursework, hands-on activities, and community-based learning—students benefit from significant autonomy while still meeting state educational standards. Through its emphasis on partnership and local community integration, Denali PEAK offers an adaptable framework for families looking to take a proactive, hands-on approach to their child's K-12 education.
735
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
118.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 432 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 42 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 99 |
| American Indian | 62 |
| Pacific Islander | 19 |
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White432 (58.8 %)
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Two or More99 (13.5 %)
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American Indian62 (8.4 %)
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Hispanic60 (8.2 %)
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Black42 (5.7 %)
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Asian21 (2.9 %)
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Pacific Islander19 (2.6 %)
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: | Denali Borough School District |
| Phone: | (907)683-2278 |
| Website: | http://www.dbsd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 735 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 6.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 118.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
38
Kindergarten
34
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
49
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
62
Grade 6
50
Grade 7
62
Grade 8
55
Grade 9
67
Grade 10
61
Grade 11
56
Grade 12
60
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Grade 1 | 38 |
| Grade 2 | 43 |
| Grade 3 | 49 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 62 |
| Grade 6 | 50 |
| Grade 7 | 62 |
| Grade 8 | 55 |
| Grade 9 | 67 |
| Grade 10 | 61 |
| Grade 11 | 56 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 372 | 50.6% |
| Male | 363 | 49.4% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
151 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th