Enrollment
193
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
American Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for American Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000452Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 193
- students enrolled
American Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Charter Academy ranks #3 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Charter Academy compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Charter Academy
American Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 193 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spends $16,171 per pupil, 51% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wasilla's public schools, it stands alongside Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students): American Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students) and Colony High School (1,046 students) alongside American Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Charter Academy compares
American Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 85% in Alaska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, American Charter Academy is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes American Charter Academy.
$16,171
Per student
-51%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wasilla
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mat-Su Central School
Standard public school
2,780 students
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Standard public school
601 students
John Shaw Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Finger Lake Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about American Charter Academy
How many students attend American Charter Academy?
American Charter Academy has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American Charter Academy is 19.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at American Charter Academy is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Charter Academy?
American Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Charter Academy rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, American Charter Academy ranks #3 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wasilla on the city page.
Is American Charter Academy a good school?
American Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides American Charter Academy, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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