AKChoice K-12 Learning

Q: Is AKChoice K-12 Learning a good school?

AKChoice K-12 Learning ranks 13 th of 63 Alaska alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

AKChoice K-12 Learning is an alternative public school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 172 students from kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

AKChoice K-12 Learning consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in key academic metrics, including 50% 10th grade science proficiency compared to 29.73% for Anchorage and 29.65% for Alaska, 41.18% English language arts proficiency across all grades versus 35.51% for Anchorage and 31.5% for Alaska, and 50% 3rd grade math proficiency compared to 35.7% for Anchorage and 32.94% for Alaska. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.6, significantly lower than Bartlett High School and Polaris K-12 School, which both have a ratio of 19.3. Additionally, AKChoice K-12 Learning has a more racially diverse student population, with 41.28% non-White students, compared to 80.04% at Bartlett High School and 39.19% at Polaris K-12 School.

The consistently strong academic performance, emphasis on alternative education, and factors like the low student-teacher ratio and diverse student population suggest that AKChoice K-12 Learning is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students. While the school outperforms nearby schools in many metrics, it's important to consider the unique characteristics of each school's student population, such as the higher percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients at Bartlett High School and Whaley School, which may present additional challenges that could impact academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 742-4164

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 63 Alaska Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,634

Student/teacher ratio: 4.6

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

Two or more races:

19.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details AKChoice K-12 Learning is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.99. (See more...)

Compare Details AKChoice K-12 Learning is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.24. (See more...)

Compare Details AKChoice K-12 Learning ranks better than 79.4% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), two or more races (19.8%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at AKChoice K-12 Learning is 4.6, which is the lowest among 7 alternative schools in the Anchorage School District! (See more...)

Compare AKChoice K-12 Learning employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at AKChoice K-12 Learning is $14,634. 3 alternative schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

AKChoice K-12 Learning was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks AKChoice K-12 Learning 13^th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See AKChoice K-12 Learning in the ranking list.)

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Rank History for all elementary school students at AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.60	48^th	173	72.3%
2022	84.99	16^th	171	90.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.97	41^st	127	67.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Rank History for all middle school students at AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.31	48^th	95	49.5%
2023	47.24	49^th	92	46.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.34	8^th	55	85.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.28	7^th	68	89.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.30	47^th	74	36.5%
2024	73.06	13^th	63	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	62	5	0	13	2	2	17	101
2017	64	5	2	12	3	2	13	101
2018	73	4	0	18	12	4	26	137
2019	77	4	4	20	17	3	30	155
2020	115	1	4	22	16	6	31	195
2021	291	17	13	32	25	9	67	454
2022	143	7	8	18	14	10	46	246
2023	101	7	4	13	9	4	34	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	2.0	50.5	0
2017	101	2.2	44.2	3
2018	137	3.0	44.6	2.2
2019	155	4.9	31.6	44.5
2020	195	6.5	30.0	1.5
2021	454	129.1	3.5	n/a
2022	246	35.0	7.0	n/a
2023	172	37.3	4.6	1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio AKChoice K-12 Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	2.0	50.5	0
2017	101	2.2	44.2	3
2018	137	3.0	44.6	2.2
2019	155	4.9	31.6	44.5
2020	195	6.5	30.0	1.5
2021	454	129.1	3.5	n/a
2022	246	35.0	7.0	n/a
2023	172	37.3	4.6	1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for AKChoice K-12 Learning

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$525 (3.6%)	$14,109 (96.4%)	$14,634

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on AKChoice K-12 Learning

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (AKChoice K-12 Learning)	46.9	27.8	19.1%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	172	11%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	17	9	47.1%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	20	13	35%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	77	101	31.2%
Two or More Races	30	34	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	1.7%	42.8%

Schools Near AKChoice K-12 Learning

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAR English Language Arts (2024)								STAR Mathematics (2024)								ASA Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
AKChoice K-12 Learning	Public, Alternative	K-12	616 W 10th Ave	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-4164	172	37	4.6	1.7%	101 (58.7%)	7 (4.1%)	13 (7.6%)	4 (2.3%)	9 (5.2%)	4 (2.3%)	34 (19.8%)								(n/a)						33.3	45.5	41.2	50.0	37.5				37.5	30.0	31.3			50.0	36.4	$14,634	$525	$14,109
Frontier Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 742-1180	447	5	89.4	0.7%	268 (60.0%)	25 (5.6%)	45 (10.1%)	17 (3.8%)	30 (6.7%)	5 (1.1%)	57 (12.8%)								(n/a)			40.0	50.0	42.9	70.6	40.0	45.2		62.5	33.3	42.9	35.7	64.7	28.0	41.1		69.2	57.1	64.7	$10,604	$358	$10,246
Family Partnership Correspondence School	Public, Alternative	K-12	4400 Business Park Blvd # B22	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3700	1,740	20	87.0	0.2%	1,232 (70.8%)	39 (2.2%)	145 (8.3%)	42 (2.4%)	77 (4.4%)	19 (1.1%)	186 (10.7%)								(n/a)	56.3	33.3	56.5	61.1	76.0	38.5	68.8	54.7	40.0	52.2	50.0	47.4	58.3	36.0	46.7	47.6	69.2	60.0	33.3	57.5	$9,640	$317	$9,322
Whaley School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2220 Nichols St	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-2350	340	51	6.7	78.2%	131 (38.5%)	20 (5.9%)	32 (9.4%)	26 (7.6%)	56 (16.5%)	22 (6.5%)	53 (15.6%)								(n/a)								10.0											25.0	25.9	$40,833	$5,598	$35,235
Polaris K-12 School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	6200 Ashwood St	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-8700	495	26	19.3	26.3%	301 (60.8%)	8 (1.6%)	60 (12.1%)	26 (5.3%)	22 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	75 (15.2%)								(n/a)	23.5	52.8	65.9	44.9	53.3	44.4	55.6	49.2	26.5	47.2	73.2	46.9	53.3	37.0	18.2	43.4	68.3	40.9	46.2	51.6	$12,651	$699	$11,951
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5530 E Northern Lights Blvd	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-4236	30	2	15.0	10.0%	18 (60.0%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	6 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)																					$122,502	$8,890	$113,611
Bartlett High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1101 Golden Bear Dr	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-1800	1,373	71	19.3	63.9%	274 (20.0%)	114 (8.3%)	158 (11.5%)	227 (16.5%)	175 (12.7%)	166 (12.1%)	259 (18.9%)								(n/a)							21.5	21.5							9.4	9.4			14.8	14.8	$15,215	$1,910	$13,304
FOCUS Homeschool	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9312 Vanguard Dr	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Chugach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 522-7400	564	9	60.9	0.5%	433 (76.8%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.1%)	6 (1.1%)	46 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.2%)								(n/a)		36.4			50.0		55.6	42.6					23.5		33.3	17.7				45.5	$14,607	$3,415	$11,193
Distance Learning/Corresp. Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	12812 Old Glen Hwy	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Iditarod Area School District	No	No	Yes	No	(907) 694-6100	154	1	154.0	1.9%	122 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)																					$21,394	$617	$20,778

Frequently Asked Questions about AKChoice K-12 Learning

Is AKChoice K-12 Learning a good school?

AKChoice K-12 Learning ranks 13^th of 63 Alaska alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend AKChoice K-12 Learning?

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended AKChoice K-12 Learning.

What is the racial makeup of AKChoice K-12 Learning?

Students at AKChoice K-12 Learning are 59% White, 20% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is AKChoice K-12 Learning in?

Anchorage School District

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