Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Charter School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Charter School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Charter School's ranking?
Academy Charter School is ranked #12 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Academy Charter School often compared to?
Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Charter Academy, Twindly Bridge Charter 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 23% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
258 students attend Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Academy Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Charter School offer ?
Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Charter School part of?
Academy Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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