C
Below Average
59/100

Highland Academy Charter

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1, Anchorage, AK 99504
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 32% · Math 22% proficient · 59th percentile in Alaska
Graduation
D
49% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
178
Students
enrolled
20.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%59/100reading 72nd percentile, math 47th percentile among Alaska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%9/10049% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−2 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−9 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate49% (−21 pts vs. state avg 70%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -16 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income25%15%reading +7 pts, math +2 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
City Anchorage
ZIP Code 99504
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018000555
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99504

Understanding the community around Highland Academy Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,267
Per Capita Income $38,555
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $299,500
Median Rent $1,431
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
View full data for ZIP 99504 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Academy Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.2%
Female 38.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.5%
Two or More Races 16.9%
American Indian 11.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Pacific Islander 5.1%
Black 2.8%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 178
Teachers (FTE) 8.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Academy Charter?
Highland Academy Charter has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Academy Charter?
Highland Academy Charter has 178 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1.
What grades does Highland Academy Charter serve?
Highland Academy Charter serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Highland Academy Charter receive per student?
Highland Academy Charter receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Academy Charter in 99504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$368,789
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,178
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
34.7%

Other Schools in 99504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026