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Knik Charter School
School · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
PO Box 871565, Wasilla, AK 99654
Enrollment
156
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
156
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Knik Charter School
School in Wasilla · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Knik Charter Correspondence School
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Mat-su Day School
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About Knik Charter School
Knik Charter School is a public school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Knik Charter School serves approximately 156 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 156 students, Knik Charter School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Knik Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
33% of students at Knik Charter School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 156 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Address
- PO Box 871565, Wasilla, AK 99654
- Phone
- (907) 864-6090
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
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How Knik Charter School Compares
See how Knik Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 871565, Wasilla, AK 99654
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Knik Charter School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mat-Su Central School (rated 6.5/10, 3.1 miles away). Another option is Mat-Su Day School (rated 5.9/10, 1.4 miles away). Additionally, Twindly Bridge Charter School (rated 5.0/10, 4.1 miles away). For more schools in Wasilla, see our Wasilla schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Knik Charter Correspondence School Wasilla | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mat-Su Day School Wasilla | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Wasilla | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Fronteras Charter School Wasilla | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School Wasilla | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Teeland Middle School Wasilla | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School Wasilla | 2.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Finger Lake Elementary Wasilla | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| John Shaw Elementary Wasilla | 2.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Larson Elementary Wasilla | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Birchtree Charter School Palmer | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Wasilla High School Wasilla | 3.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Wasilla Middle School Wasilla | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Mat-Su Central School Wasilla | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Pioneer Peak Elementary Palmer | 3.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Iditarod Elementary Wasilla | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Mat-Su Middle College School Palmer | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Twindly Bridge Charter School Wasilla | 4.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Tanaina Elementary Wasilla | 4.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Colony Middle School Palmer | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99654 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,739
Median Home Value
$342,200
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
Population
44,420
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
35.2
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|---|---|
| Russian Mission School Russian Mission, AK | 3.9 |
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| William Miller Memorial School Napakiak, AK | 4.8 |
| Hoonah City School Hoonah, AK | 4.9 |
| Chaputnguak School Chefornak, AK | 5.1 |
| Buckland School Buckland, AK | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Knik Charter School
What grades does Knik Charter School serve?
Knik Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Knik Charter School?
Knik Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Knik Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Knik Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Knik Charter School a Title I school?
No, Knik Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knik Charter School?
147.4% of students at Knik Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 147.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (907) 864-6090
Resources & Links
District
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District- District Enrollment
- 19,421
- Schools in District
- 49
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,575
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