Aquarian Charter School
Tel:
(907)742-4900
- Aquarian Charter School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Aquarian Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Aquarian Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Aquarian Charter School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Aquarian Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aquarian Charter School is 0.46, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #7 out of 465 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 72% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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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 | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aquarian Charter School is West High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Romig Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Star Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Romig Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 770 students
0.5 miles
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-5200 0.5 7-8 770 - Anchorage West High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1805 students
0.7 miles
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907)742-2500 0.7 9-12 1805 - Anchorage North Star Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 439 students
0.8 miles
605 W Fireweed Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-3800 0.8 PK-6 439 - Anchorage Frontier Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 291 students
0.9 miles
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-1180 0.9 K-12 291 - Anchorage Steller Secondary School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 286 students
0.9 miles
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-4950 0.9 7-12 286
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