Totem Correspondence School

Hydaburg City School District
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922
55 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Totem Correspondence School, located in Hydaburg, Alaska, serves as a specialized educational institution designed to support students pursuing non-traditional learning pathways. Operating primarily through a distance-education model, the school caters to families seeking flexibility in their curriculum, making it a vital resource for homeschooling students across the region. By offering a structured framework for remote study, the school helps bridge the gap for students who require personalized pacing or who live in areas where localized, full-time classroom settings may not be accessible.

The school is deeply rooted in the Hydaburg community, reflecting the values of regional educational outreach in Alaska. Its operational model focuses on providing the necessary oversight, academic resources, and administrative support to ensure that home-based learners meet state educational standards. Through its correspondence programs, the institution prioritizes accessibility and academic continuity, allowing students to maintain their educational progress while balancing the unique geographic and lifestyle requirements of living in rural Alaska.
55
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
55.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (69.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (12.7 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (9.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.6 %)
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: Hydaburg City School District
Phone: (907)285-3591
Website: http://www.totemcorrespondence.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 55.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Hydaburg School
Hydaburg City School District
66 Students
100 Totem Pole Ln
Hydaburg, AK 99922 (0.0 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th