Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aquarian 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 69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Aquarian Charter School serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aquarian 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
Aquarian Charter School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aquarian Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aquarian Charter School is 0.48, 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
#6 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
42.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aquarian Charter School's ranking?
Aquarian Charter School is ranked #6 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Aquarian Charter School often compared to?
Aquarian Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Aquarian Charter School?
365 students attend Aquarian Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Aquarian Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aquarian Charter School?
Aquarian Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aquarian Charter School offer ?
Aquarian Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Aquarian Charter School part of?
Aquarian Charter School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Aquarian Charter School located?
Aquarian Charter School is located in the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Spenard.
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