Fireweed Academy
Tel:
(907) 235-9728
Fireweed Academy serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fireweed Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Fireweed Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fireweed Academy's student population of 122 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 122 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fireweed Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fireweed Academy is 0.43, 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 Testing Rank | #69 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fireweed Academy is Homer High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Homer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Homer Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
0.0 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 0.0 3-6 255 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
0.4 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 0.4 7-8 191 - Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 401 students
1.4 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600 1.4 9-12 401 - Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
1.6 miles
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558 1.6 9-12 29 - Homer Paul Banks Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 221 students
2.3 miles
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801 2.3 PK-2 221
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