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#18 of 22 private schools in AK
Birchwood Christian School
School · Chugiak, AK
A private school in Chugiak, AK serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
22208 BIRCHWOOD LOOP RD, Chugiak, AK 99567
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AK.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AK
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,250
Median home value
$437,100
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Birchwood Christian School is listed in Chugiak, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Birchwood Christian School
Birchwood Christian School is a private school in Chugiak, AK, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchwood Christian School
What grades does Birchwood Christian School serve?
Birchwood Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Birchwood Christian School?
Birchwood Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Christian School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Birchwood Christian School rank in AK?
Birchwood Christian School ranks #18 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Birchwood Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchwood Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Birchwood Christian School a private school?
Yes, Birchwood Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Birchwood Christian School a religious school?
Birchwood Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 688-2228
- Area population (ZIP 99567)
- 6,739
- Area median age
- 48.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99567; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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