Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Borealis 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
Aurora Borealis Charter School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Borealis Charter School is 0.36, 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
#2 out of 459 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Borealis Charter School's ranking?
Aurora Borealis Charter School is ranked #2 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Aurora Borealis Charter School often compared to?
Aurora Borealis Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenai Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Aurora Borealis Charter School?
187 students attend Aurora Borealis Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Aurora Borealis Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Borealis Charter School?
Aurora Borealis Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Borealis Charter School offer ?
Aurora Borealis Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Borealis Charter School part of?
Aurora Borealis Charter School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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