Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Charter School 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Charter School's student population of 267 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Charter School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Charter School's ranking?
Academy Charter School is ranked #9 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Academy Charter School often compared to?
Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Charter Academy, Twindly Bridge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
267 students attend Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Academy Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy Charter School offer ?
Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Charter School part of?
Academy Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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