ANVIL CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY
Anvil City Science Academy is a public charter middle school that is part of the Nome Public Schools school district, located in Nome, AK with about 60 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Anvil City Science Academy 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.
Anvil City Science Academy (ACSA) is a specialized public charter school located in Nome, Alaska, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Nome Public Schools district, the academy is distinguished by its rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to offer a more personalized and flexible learning environment compared to traditional settings, encouraging students to engage in hands-on research and academic inquiry that often utilizes the unique Arctic environment and local resources of the Bering Strait region.
The academy fosters a collaborative community atmosphere, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a close-knit relationship between students and faculty. By integrating real-world scientific applications with core academic standards, ACSA aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they pursue higher education or specialized career paths. Its location at Mile 3.5 of the Nome-Teller Highway places it in a setting that reflects the school's commitment to community-based education and its role in cultivating the next generation of leaders in rural Alaska.
For more information, contact Anvil City Science Academy at (907) 443-6207 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nome, AK 99762-0131
(907) 443-6207
ANVIL CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Nome, AK with about 60 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Nome Public Schools - District:
- Nome Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 60
- Teachers:
- 4.1
- 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 60 students
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 40.0%
- Two or more races
- 31.7%
- White
- 25.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 58.3%
- Male
- 41.7%
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.