Highland Academy Charter School

Highland Academy Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd,  Anchorage, AK
4.6
2.5
178 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
68%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
40%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.6%
State Average
8.2%
Science
14.9%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
White
50.9%
Two or more races
16.6%
Native American
9.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.9%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

School Rankings

#3 Best Charter HS in Alaska
#3 Best Magnet HS in Alaska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 9 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 4 Students
University of Portland 3 Students
Seattle Pacific University 3 Students
Academy of Art University 3 Students
Portland State University 2 Students
Seattle University 2 Students
Alaska Pacific University 2 Students
Rhode Island School of Design 2 Students
Ringling College of Art and Design 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Pre-Law Studies 2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 2 Students
Anthropology 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Arts 1 Students
Art History 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
5.0
9/18/2023
I enjoy the giant stair we eat on and the different types of clubs. I don't entirely understand the need to put our phones in a bucket or phone holder instead of in our backpacks. Unless the person uses it to play games or something when they're not suppose to, why can't they keep it on them? I enjoy the building itself to, because it's easy to find your way around since its build in a circle type way.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/22/2024
I regret to inform you that my experience at Highland Tech Academy was nothing short of dismal. From the moment I set foot on the campus, I could sense an overwhelming atmosphere of neglect and disorganization.Let's start with the facilities. The classrooms resembled something out of a post-apocalyp...
4.0 parent
1/17/2017
My son has been going to this school for 3 years now, since 6th grade, and we all love it. He was often bored in public school but at Highland he has excelled. He wants to go to school everyday. We recently retired from the military so my son went to school in Virginia and two different cities in Al...

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Highland Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Anchorage, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 178 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Highland Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, and the graduation rate is 68%. The average home value in this area is $323,050. Discover additional schools in the area, like Frontier Charter School, Mountain City Christian Academy, McLaughlin Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Anchorage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Academy Charter School.

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