Serving 17 students in grades 5-12, Golden Heart Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Golden Heart Academy's student population of 17 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Heart Academy is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
47%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
75%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Heart Academy?
The graduation rate of Golden Heart Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Golden Heart Academy?
17 students attend Golden Heart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Golden Heart Academy students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Heart Academy?
Golden Heart Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Golden Heart Academy offer ?
Golden Heart Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Golden Heart Academy part of?
Golden Heart Academy is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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