Serving 178 students in grades 6-12, Highland Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Highland Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Academy Charter is 0.66, 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.
Highland Academy Charter is ranked #262 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Highland Academy Charter often compared to?
Highland Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Mclaughlin Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Highland Academy Charter?
178 students attend Highland Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Highland Academy Charter students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Academy Charter?
Highland Academy Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Academy Charter offer ?
Highland Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Academy Charter part of?
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