Highland Academy Charter School is a competency-based school in Anchorage, Alaska in the Anchorage School District. It is a charter school whose focus is a learning approach in which all students must demonstrate proficiency in a selection of standards.
Serving 200 students in grades 6-12, Highland Academy Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Academy Charter's student population of 200 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Academy Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Academy Charter is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Academy Charter's ranking?
Highland Academy Charter is ranked #205 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Highland Academy Charter often compared to?
Highland Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Mclaughlin Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter is 40-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Highland Academy Charter?
200 students attend Highland Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Highland Academy Charter students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Academy Charter?
Highland Academy Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Academy Charter offer ?
Highland Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland Academy Charter part of?
Highland Academy Charter is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Academy Charter located?
Highland Academy Charter is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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