Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(907) 742-1370
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School's student population of 289 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 0.59, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #272 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 54% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 3% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is Bartlett High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nicholas J. Begich Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Creekside Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Creekside Park Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 434 students10
0.5 miles
7500 E 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550 0.5 PK-6 434 - Anchorage Muldoon Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 23%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 454 students10
0.6 miles
525 Cherry St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1460 0.6 PK-6 454 - Anchorage Bartlett High School Math: 14% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,397 student10
0.8 miles
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800 0.8 9-12 1,397 - Anchorage Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,007 student10
1.1 miles
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500 1.1 6-8 1,007 - Anchorage Ptarmigan Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 434 students10
1.2 miles
888 Edwards St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0400 1.2 PK-6 434
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