Paideia Cooperative School

616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Paideia Cooperative School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Paideia Cooperative School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 20% in AK)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paideia Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Paideia Cooperative School's student population of 246 students has grown by 143% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 1650% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Paideia Cooperative School is ranked within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paideia Cooperative School is 0.62, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
22%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
58%
47%
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Hawaiian
4%
3%
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Two or more races
19%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
45%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paideia Cooperative School's ranking?
Paideia Cooperative School is ranked #26 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paideia Cooperative School?
The graduation rate of Paideia Cooperative School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Paideia Cooperative School?
246 students attend Paideia Cooperative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Paideia Cooperative School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paideia Cooperative School?
Paideia Cooperative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paideia Cooperative School offer ?
Paideia Cooperative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paideia Cooperative School part of?
Paideia Cooperative School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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