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.
882
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
158.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denali PEAK
Demographic Student Count
White499
Hispanic59
Black51
Asian20
Two or More133
American Indian91
Pacific Islander29
  • White
    499 (56.6%)
  • Two or More
    133 (15.1%)
  • American Indian
    91 (10.3%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (6.7%)
  • Black
    51 (5.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    29 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    20 (2.3%)
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: 882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 158.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 68
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 91
Grade 11 85
Grade 12 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denali PEAK
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten50
Grade 144
Grade 260
Grade 351
Grade 463
Grade 568
Grade 665
Grade 767
Grade 868
Grade 971
Grade 1091
Grade 1185
Grade 1271
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denali PEAK
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45851.9%
Male42448.1%