Academy Charter School vs. American Charter Academy
Should I attend Academy Charter School or American Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
American Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
258 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#7 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
22
Grade 1 Students
28
16
Grade 2 Students
28
18
Grade 3 Students
28
21
Grade 4 Students
31
23
Grade 5 Students
30
32
Grade 6 Students
30
27
Grade 7 Students
31
13
Grade 8 Students
26
21
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
79%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
42%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a