Serving 60 students in grades 5-8, Anvil City Science Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anvil City Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Anvil City Science Academy's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Anvil City Science Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anvil City Science Academy is 0.67, 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
#113 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
40%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
35%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anvil City Science Academy's ranking?
Anvil City Science Academy is ranked #113 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Anvil City Science Academy?
60 students attend Anvil City Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Anvil City Science Academy students are American Indian, 35% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anvil City Science Academy?
Anvil City Science Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anvil City Science Academy offer ?
Anvil City Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anvil City Science Academy part of?
Anvil City Science Academy is part of Nome School District.
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