Highland Academy Charter

About Highland Academy Charter

Highland Academy Charter School is a public charter school located in the heart of the city. It provides a unique educational experience for students in grades six through twelve. The school offers a rigorous academic program that emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, problem solving, and creativity. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, as well as a variety of sports teams.
Highland Academy Charter School is a safe and welcoming environment for all students. The school has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and works to ensure that all students feel respected and valued. The school works to foster a sense of community and connection among its students, staff, and parents.
Highland Academy Charter School is a great choice for students looking for a quality education in an environment that encourages learning and growth. The school offers a variety of courses and programs to meet the needs of all students, and provides a supportive and nurturing environment that allows students to reach their full potential.

Address:	5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1 Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone:	(907) 742-1700
Site:	highlandacademy.asdk12.org/
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	170 students

Overview Highland Academy Charter

Highland Academy Charter serves 170 students in grades 6-12.
Highland Academy Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Highland Academy Charter

Highland Academy Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Highland Academy Charter is 0.68, 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.