HIGHLAND ACADEMY CHARTER
Highland Academy Charter is a public charter high school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 161 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Highland Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Highland Academy Charter School, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is a unique secondary institution within the Anchorage School District that emphasizes a project-based learning model. Designed for students who thrive in non-traditional environments, the school prioritizes hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences over conventional textbook-based curricula. By integrating academic rigor with real-world applications, Highland Academy encourages students to take ownership of their education, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
The school is characterized by its small, community-oriented atmosphere, which allows for strong relationships between students and faculty. Because of its charter status, Highland Academy operates with a specific focus on student choice and personalized learning paths, often involving community partnerships and vocational exposure. It serves as an alternative for families seeking a personalized educational experience that values student voice and high academic engagement, aiming to develop independent, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for post-secondary success.
For more information, contact Highland Academy Charter at (907) 742-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anchorage, AK 99504-3169
(907) 742-1700
HIGHLAND ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Charter school in Anchorage, AK with about 161 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Anchorage School District - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Anchorage School District
- Total Students:
- 161
- Teachers:
- 11.14
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 161 students
- White
- 48.4%
- Two or more races
- 20.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Female
- 35.4%
- Male
- 64.6%
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.