Anvil City Science Academy

Nome Public Schools
Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
Charter School 59 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
59
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    27 (45.8 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (37.3 %)
  • White
    9 (15.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nome Public Schools
Phone: (907)443-6207
Website: http://www.anvilcityscienceacademy.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio