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#21 of 22 private schools in AK

Grace Christian School Secondary

School · Anchorage, AK

A private school in Anchorage, AK serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

12407 PINTAIL ST, Anchorage, AK 99516

  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index9%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Enrollment546
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Christian School Secondary 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,811/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), 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

$160,341

Median home value

$576,600

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.4%
Black1.8%
Asian1.8%
Native American1.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–120.0 mi546Compare →
Focus HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.2 mi557Compare →
Polaris K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–124.1 mi497Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grace Christian School Secondary is listed in Anchorage, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Christian School Secondary

Grace Christian School Secondary is a private school in Anchorage, AK, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 22 private schools in AK.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Christian School Secondary

What grades does Grace Christian School Secondary serve?

Grace Christian School Secondary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Grace Christian School Secondary?

Grace Christian School Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School Secondary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Christian School Secondary rank in AK?

Grace Christian School Secondary ranks #21 of 22 private schools in AK.

What is Grace Christian School Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Christian School Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Christian School Secondary a private school?

Yes, Grace Christian School Secondary is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace Christian School Secondary a religious school?

Grace Christian School Secondary has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
546
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Area population (ZIP 99516)
21,208
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
40.9
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 99516; 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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