Knik Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Knik Charter School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (51.02%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics are all below the district and state averages. Interestingly, Knik Charter School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (3.06%) compared to nearby schools like Valley Pathways (81%) and Mat-Su Day School (36.9%). The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which is better than the larger nearby schools like Twindly Bridge Charter School (91.5) and Mat-Su Central School (95.9).
When compared to other charter schools in the area, such as American Charter Academy and Twindly Bridge Charter School, Knik Charter School's test scores are significantly lower, particularly in Science and Mathematics. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its academic performance. Additionally, the school's small size and specialized focus may present unique operational and resource challenges, and the higher spending per student ($18,018 in 2018-2019) may not be translating into better academic outcomes.
Knik Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Alaska alternative schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Knik Charter School.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Students at Knik Charter School are 41% American Indian, 28% Two or more races, 24% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.