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.
735
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
118.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denali PEAK
Demographic Student Count
White432
Hispanic60
Black42
Asian21
Two or More99
American Indian62
Pacific Islander19
  • White
    432 (58.8 %)
  • Two or More
    99 (13.5 %)
  • American Indian
    62 (8.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (8.2 %)
  • Black
    42 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    21 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    19 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denali PEAK
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten34
Grade 138
Grade 243
Grade 349
Grade 460
Grade 562
Grade 650
Grade 762
Grade 855
Grade 967
Grade 1061
Grade 1156
Grade 1260
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denali PEAK
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37250.6%
Male36349.4%