According to topschoolsoflaw, Dillingham Census Area is located in southwestern Alaska and is part of the larger Bristol Bay region. The area was first inhabited by the Yup’ik and Dena’ina Athabascan people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years. In 1877, the US government established a trading post at Kanakanak, which eventually became the town of Dillingham. The town was named after a local missionary, William Dillingham. In 1888, Congress created the Alaska Commercial Company to promote economic development in Alaska and it established a fish processing plant in Dillingham that would become one of the largest employers in the area. Soon after, other businesses such as logging companies and fur traders also began to populate the area. The early 1900s saw an influx of immigrants from Europe who were seeking economic opportunities in Alaska. These immigrants provided much needed labor for local industries such as fishing, trapping and lumbering. However, these industries began to decline during World War II due to a lack of available labor and resources. Today, Dillingham Census Area is home to a variety of industries including fishing, tourism, mining and energy production. The area has also seen an increase in population due to its close proximity to Anchorage and other major cities in Alaska. It is estimated that over 7500 people currently live within Dillingham Census Area’s borders making it one of the most densely populated areas in all of Alaska. Dillingham Census Area is served by two school districts: the Dillingham City School District and the Southwest Region School District. The Dillingham City School District serves the city of Dillingham and its surrounding area with three schools, two of which are elementary schools and one middle/high school. The district is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students and offers a wide range of academic, enrichment, and extracurricular activities to support student success. The Southwest Region School District serves a large portion of the region including communities such as Togiak, Manokotak, Aleknagik, New Stuyahok, Twin Hills, Koliganek, Portage Creek/Kvichak Bay, and Egegik. This district has five schools including an elementary school in each community as well as a middle/high school in Togiak. The district emphasizes small class sizes and individualized instruction in order to best meet the needs of its diverse student population. Both districts strive to provide their students with a quality education that prepares them for college or career opportunities upon graduation. They offer various programs such as Advanced Placement courses, dual credit classes with local universities, career technical education programs (CTE), and extra-curricular activities that promote physical fitness and social development among students. In addition to these offerings both districts have also partnered with local organizations to provide additional resources such as tutoring services, counseling services, job training programs, etc., that support students’ academic success. Check Usprivateschoolsfinder to learn more about Alaska private schools by county.