GOLDEN HEART ACADEMY

Golden Heart Academy is a public high school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 18 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Golden Heart Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Golden Heart Academy, located at 1502 Wilbur St in Fairbanks, Alaska, operates as a specialized educational program within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative learning environment, the school focuses on providing individualized instruction and credit-recovery opportunities. Its mission is centered on helping students stay on track toward graduation by offering a more flexible structure than traditional comprehensive high schools, ensuring that each student has the resources necessary to meet state and district academic requirements.

As part of the broader K-12 North Star school system, Golden Heart Academy emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where small class sizes allow for closer interaction between teachers and students. The curriculum is tailored to address unique learning needs, providing a pathway for students to overcome academic challenges and build the confidence required for post-secondary success. By fostering a focused and inclusive environment, the academy serves as a vital resource for Fairbanks families seeking an alternative approach to public education.

For more information, contact Golden Heart Academy at (907) 456-1536 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701-5758
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GOLDEN HEART ACADEMY is a public school in Fairbanks, AK with about 18 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
18
Teachers:
3.03
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
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 18 students

Two or more races
33.3%
White
27.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
22.2%
Black or African American
11.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%

Female
11.1%
Male
88.9%

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.