Fronteras Charter School vs. American Charter Academy
Should I attend Fronteras 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
Fronteras Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
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 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fronteras Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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
316 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#7 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
22
Grade 1 Students
45
16
Grade 2 Students
41
18
Grade 3 Students
38
21
Grade 4 Students
39
23
Grade 5 Students
43
32
Grade 6 Students
22
27
Grade 7 Students
22
13
Grade 8 Students
18
21
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
64%
83%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
42%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a
