Upstream Learning Correspondence

Copper River School District
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
115 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Upstream Learning is a correspondence program operated by the Copper River School District, serving K-12 students throughout Alaska. Based in Glennallen, the program is designed to provide families with a flexible, personalized alternative to traditional classroom instruction. It focuses on empowering parents to take an active role in their child’s education while leveraging the school district's resources, curriculum support, and certified teacher oversight to ensure students meet state academic standards.

The program emphasizes a learner-centered approach, allowing families to tailor their educational path to meet the specific interests and pace of the individual student. By offering access to district-approved materials, academic planning, and ongoing professional guidance, Upstream Learning provides a structured framework for home-based instruction. It serves as a vital educational hub for rural and remote students, bridging the gap between independent learning and the formal support of a public school district.
115
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
104.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    94 (81.7%)
  • American Indian
    15 (13.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Copper River School District
Phone: (907)822-8526
Website: http://www.crsd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 104.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio