Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paideia Cooperative School ranks in the top 30% 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paideia Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Paideia Cooperative School's student population of 172 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 640% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paideia Cooperative School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paideia Cooperative School is 0.61, 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
#115 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
45%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paideia Cooperative School's ranking?
Paideia Cooperative School is ranked #115 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paideia Cooperative School?
The graduation rate of Paideia Cooperative School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Paideia Cooperative School?
172 students attend Paideia Cooperative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paideia Cooperative School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paideia Cooperative School?
Paideia Cooperative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paideia Cooperative School offer ?
Paideia Cooperative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paideia Cooperative School part of?
Paideia Cooperative School is part of Anchorage School District.
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