Aquarian Charter School

1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
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Top 10%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aquarian Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in AK
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Aquarian Charter School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Aquarian Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aquarian Charter School is 0.44, 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)
#23 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
36%
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70-74%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
22%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
74%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
10%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Aquarian Charter School's ranking?
Aquarian Charter School is ranked #23 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Aquarian Charter School often compared to?
Aquarian Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inlet View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Aquarian Charter School?
381 students attend Aquarian Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Aquarian Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aquarian Charter School?
Aquarian Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aquarian Charter School offer ?
Aquarian Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aquarian Charter School part of?
Aquarian Charter School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Last day of school
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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