Watershed Charter School

About Watershed Charter School

Watershed Charter School is an innovative learning community located in the heart of the city. The school is dedicated to providing an engaging and cutting-edge educational experience for its students. Watershed is a K-8 public charter school that serves the diverse needs of its students and their families.
At Watershed, students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, and to develop their own individual talents and interests. Through a combination of traditional and project-based learning, students are empowered to explore their own interests and develop their skills. Watershed also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community, and encourages students to work together to solve problems and create meaningful work.
Watershed also strives to create a safe and supportive environment for its students. The school is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment, and works to ensure that all students feel comfortable and respected.
Watershed Charter School is an exciting and innovative learning environment that is dedicated to helping students reach their fullest potential. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on collaboration and community, Watershed is an excellent choice for students looking for a unique and engaging educational experience.

Address:	4975 Decathlon Ave Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone:	(907) 374-9350
Site:	www.k12northstar.org/Page/78#calendar2204/20180307/month
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	196 students

Overview Watershed Charter School

Watershed Charter School serves 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Watershed Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Watershed Charter School

Watershed Charter School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Watershed Charter School is 0.48, 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.