Very Good
#95 of 412 schools in AK
Top 23% in state
Fireweed Academy
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Homer, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District charter elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
995 Soundview Ave. Ste 2, Homer, AK 99603
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fireweed Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fireweed Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Homer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,368
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Homer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 3–6 | 0.0 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Paul Banks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
| Mcneil Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #10 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fireweed Academy is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fireweed Academy
Fireweed Academy is a public elementary school in Homer, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fireweed Academy
What grades does Fireweed Academy serve?
Fireweed Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fireweed Academy?
Fireweed Academy has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fireweed Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fireweed Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fireweed Academy rank in AK?
Fireweed Academy ranks #95 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Fireweed Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fireweed Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fireweed Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fireweed Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fireweed Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fireweed Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fireweed Academy a Title I school?
No, Fireweed Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fireweed Academy?
30.3% of students at Fireweed Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.8%
- Phone
- (907) 226-1260
- Area population (ZIP 99603)
- 11,557
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 99603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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