Below Average
#352 of 412 schools in AK
Highland Academy Charter
High School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District charter high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1, Anchorage, AK 99504
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland Academy Charter score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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).
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Where Highland Academy Charter 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$83,338
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Benny Benson Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
| Whaley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 316 | 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.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #77 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Academy Charter is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Academy Charter
Highland Academy Charter is a public high school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Academy Charter
What grades does Highland Academy Charter serve?
Highland Academy Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland Academy Charter?
Highland Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy Charter is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Academy Charter rank in AK?
Highland Academy Charter ranks #352 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Highland Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Highland Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Academy Charter has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Highland Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Highland Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Highland Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (907) 742-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99504)
- 41,684
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 99504; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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