Academy Charter School

801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 268 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Academy Charter School's student population of 268 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Charter School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#9 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
32%
55-59%
29%
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Charter School's ranking?
Academy Charter School is ranked #9 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Academy Charter School often compared to?
Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Charter Academy, Twindly Bridge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
268 students attend Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Academy Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy Charter School offer ?
Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Charter School part of?
Academy Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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