American Charter Academy
Tel:
(907)352-0150
- American Charter Academy serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- American Charter Academy's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- American Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 10% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 85% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to American Charter Academy is Burchell High School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 184 students
1.0 miles
7362 W Parks #714
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)357-6786 1.0 K-8 184 - Wasilla Meadow Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
2.0 miles
1741 Pittman Road
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-6100 2.0 PK-5 423 - Wasilla Goose Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
2.9 miles
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-6400 2.9 PK-2 331 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
3.0 miles
3750 E Paradise Lane
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-0500 3.0 PK-5 416 - Wasilla Burchell High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 258 students
4.5 miles
1775 W Parks Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2600 4.5 9-12 258
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