Academy Charter School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/acc

Charter School 268 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Academy Charter School, located in Palmer, Alaska, is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8 within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique partnership between parents, students, and educators. By operating as a school of choice, it provides an alternative educational environment that emphasizes high standards, character development, and active parental involvement in the learning process.

The school’s curriculum is structured around a rigorous core academic program that aims to prepare students for success in higher-level education. Beyond core subjects, the Academy focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility. Because of its charter status, the school maintains a distinct identity and operational model that prioritizes a structured, supportive atmosphere, making it a popular option for families in the Palmer area who are looking for a specialized approach to their child's elementary and middle school experience.

268

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	19
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	14

White
203 (75.7%)
Two or More
29 (10.8%)
Hispanic
19 (7.1%)
American Indian
14 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
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)746-2358
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/acc
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 30