For the 2026 school year, there are 6 charter public high schools serving 3,053 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Alaska are American Charter Academy, Highland Academy Charter and Twindly Bridge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Effie Kokrine Charter School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Alaska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Alaska include American Charter Academy, Highland Academy Charter and Twindly Bridge Charter School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Alaska?
8 charter public high schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska charter public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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