American Charter Academy

7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American Charter Academy 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

American Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

American Charter Academy's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

American Charter Academy 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 American Charter Academy is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#15 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
55-59%
23%
50-54%
29%
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
85%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Charter Academy's ranking?
American Charter Academy is ranked #15 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are American Charter Academy often compared to?
American Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Charter School, Fronteras 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of American Charter Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend American Charter Academy?
197 students attend American Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of American Charter Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Charter Academy?
American Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Charter Academy offer ?
American Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is American Charter Academy part of?
American Charter Academy is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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