Fireweed Academy

995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (907) 235-9728

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Fireweed Academy serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Fireweed Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fireweed Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Fireweed Academy's student population of 85 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

85 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Fireweed Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Fireweed Academy is 0.35, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#44 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Fireweed Academy, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fireweed Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fireweed Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fireweed Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

22%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

80%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

13%

This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Fireweed Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Fireweed Academy and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fireweed Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fireweed Academy's ranking?

Fireweed Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).

How many students attend Fireweed Academy?

85 students attend Fireweed Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Fireweed Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fireweed Academy?

Fireweed Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Fireweed Academy offer ?

Fireweed Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Fireweed Academy part of?

Fireweed Academy is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education