ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Academy Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Palmer, AK with about 247 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Academy Charter School, located in Palmer, Alaska, is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8 within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique partnership between parents, students, and educators. By operating as a school of choice, it provides an alternative educational environment that emphasizes high standards, character development, and active parental involvement in the learning process.

The school’s curriculum is structured around a rigorous core academic program that aims to prepare students for success in higher-level education. Beyond core subjects, the Academy focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility. Because of its charter status, the school maintains a distinct identity and operational model that prioritizes a structured, supportive atmosphere, making it a popular option for families in the Palmer area who are looking for a specialized approach to their child's elementary and middle school experience.

For more information, contact Academy Charter School at (907) 746-2358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
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ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Palmer, AK with about 247 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Total Students:
247
Teachers:
16.72
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 247 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian
1.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.