Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Boreal Sun Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority 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: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boreal Sun Charter School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boreal Sun Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boreal Sun Charter School is 0.53, 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
#203 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boreal Sun Charter School's ranking?
Boreal Sun Charter School is ranked #203 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Boreal Sun Charter School often compared to?
Boreal Sun Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodriver Elementary School, Watershed Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Boreal Sun Charter School?
197 students attend Boreal Sun Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Boreal Sun Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boreal Sun Charter School?
Boreal Sun Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boreal Sun Charter School offer ?
Boreal Sun Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boreal Sun Charter School part of?
Boreal Sun Charter School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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