Fireweed Academy vs Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fireweed Academy
Homer · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
104 students
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Ketchikan · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
| Measure | Fireweed Academy Homer, Alaska | Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 159 | #87 of 159 |
| National rank | #15521 of 50,301 | #25340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 104 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Homer | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fireweed Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 49.8).
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Fireweed Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Fireweed Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 104.
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 Fireweed Academy better than Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Fireweed Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fireweed Academy and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
About 1277 km in a straight line, between Homer and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fireweed Academy: 104. Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fireweed Academy and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School rank in Alaska?
Fireweed Academy is 45th of 159 and Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is 87th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).