American Charter Academy
Charter School
186 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
186
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 152 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White152 (81.7 %)
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Two or More19 (10.2 %)
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Hispanic10 (5.4 %)
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Black4 (2.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
| Phone: | (907)352-0150 |
| Website: | http://www.matsuk12.us/amc |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 186 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
22
Grade 2
22
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
31
Grade 7
27
Grade 8
7
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Grade 1 | 22 |
| Grade 2 | 22 |
| Grade 3 | 17 |
| Grade 4 | 23 |
| Grade 5 | 20 |
| Grade 6 | 31 |
| Grade 7 | 27 |
| Grade 8 | 7 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 93 | 50% |
| Male | 93 | 50% |
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