Academy Charter School vs. American Charter Academy
Should you attend Academy Charter School or American Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
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 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). 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).
Serving 197 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 15% 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
267 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#15 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
19
Grade 1 Students
30
20
Grade 2 Students
30
25
Grade 3 Students
31
20
Grade 4 Students
30
19
Grade 5 Students
31
22
Grade 6 Students
31
20
Grade 7 Students
28
26
Grade 8 Students
30
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
75%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
42%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a
