Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Watershed 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watershed 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
Watershed Charter School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watershed Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watershed Charter School is 0.50, 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
#6 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watershed Charter School's ranking?
Watershed Charter School is ranked #6 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Watershed Charter School?
198 students attend Watershed Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Watershed Charter School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watershed Charter School?
Watershed Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watershed Charter School offer ?
Watershed Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watershed Charter School part of?
Watershed Charter School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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