Paideia Cooperative School

About Paideia Cooperative School

Paideia Cooperative School is an innovative educational model based on the principles of cooperative learning and democratic governance. Located in the vibrant, culturally diverse city of Portland, Oregon, Paideia is a K-8 public charter school that serves over 500 students from a wide range of backgrounds.
At Paideia, every student is given the opportunity to engage in meaningful learning experiences that are tailored to their individual interests and abilities. Students are encouraged to explore and discover their own learning paths, while also being supported by a team of creative and caring teachers and staff.
The school is organized around the core values of respect, responsibility, and collaboration. Students participate in weekly democratic decision-making meetings, where they have a voice in the school’s governance. Paideia also emphasizes the importance of service and community engagement, and encourages students to take an active role in their local and global communities.
The school’s unique approach to education has been recognized and praised by educators, parents, and students alike. Paideia is committed to creating an environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Address:	616 W 10th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone:	(907) 742-4164
Site:	www.asdk12.org/paideia
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	454 students

Overview Paideia Cooperative School

Paideia Cooperative School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Paideia Cooperative School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Paideia Cooperative School

Paideia Cooperative School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Paideia Cooperative School is 0.56, 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.