AMERICAN CHARTER ACADEMY

American Charter Academy is a public charter school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 211 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, American Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

American Charter Academy (ACA), located in Wasilla, Alaska, operates as part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. It is a public charter school that emphasizes a partnership between parents, students, and educators to create a personalized learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for offering families an alternative educational model that blends traditional instruction with the flexibility and involvement often associated with homeschooling or specialized charter programs.

The academy serves students across a range of grade levels, focusing on fostering a supportive community where individual student needs are prioritized. By utilizing the resources of the larger school district while maintaining the autonomy of a charter school, American Charter Academy provides a structured yet adaptable curriculum designed to help students meet state standards while pursuing their unique academic goals. Families interested in ACA are typically drawn to its smaller class settings, emphasis on parental engagement, and its dedicated mission to cultivate well-rounded, successful learners within the Wasilla area.

For more information, contact American Charter Academy at (907) 352-0150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.