American Charter Academy vs Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Charter Academy
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades K–12
193 students
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | American Charter Academy Wasilla, Alaska | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #36 of 49 |
| National rank | – | #13950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| city | Wasilla | Big Lake |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •American Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Houston High School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 193.
- •American Charter Academy is a charter school while Houston High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Charter Academy better than Houston High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Charter Academy and Houston High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Big Lake in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Charter Academy: 193. Houston High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Charter Academy and Houston High School rank in Alaska?
American Charter Academy is unranked and Houston High School is 36th of 49 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).