Alaska Native Cultural Charter School

550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School's student population of 235 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#349 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
36%
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20-24%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
56%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
3%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
32%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
45%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School's ranking?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is ranked #349 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Alaska Native Cultural Charter School often compared to?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Airport Heights Elementary School, Abbott Loop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
235 students attend Alaska Native Cultural Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School students are American Indian, 32% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alaska Native Cultural Charter School offer ?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alaska Native Cultural Charter School part of?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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