ANCHORAGE STREAM ACADEMY

Anchorage STrEaM Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 109 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Anchorage STrEaM Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Anchorage STrEaM Academy is a specialized charter school within the Anchorage School District that focuses on a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The acronym "STrEaM" stands for Science, Technology, restoration, engineering, arts, and Mathematics. The school is designed for students in grades 6–8 and emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based education that connects academic standards to real-world applications, particularly regarding environmental stewardship and local Alaskan ecosystems.

Beyond its core academics, the academy is noted for its strong commitment to community and field-based learning. By integrating outdoor education and collaborative projects, the school encourages students to become active problem-solvers who engage directly with the Anchorage community. The program aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and student agency, providing an alternative learning environment for middle schoolers who thrive outside of a traditional lecture-based classroom setting.

For more information, contact Anchorage STrEaM Academy at (907) 742-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.