Highland Academy Charter vs Nunaka Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Academy Charter
Anchorage · Charter high · Grades 6–12
200 students
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
193 students
| Measure | Highland Academy Charter Anchorage, Alaska | Nunaka Valley Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 49 | #135 of 159 |
| National rank | #15114 of 16,910 | #41349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 200 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 21.0).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Highland Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.0).
- •Highland Academy Charter is the larger school with 200 students compared with 193.
- •Highland Academy Charter is a charter school while Nunaka Valley Elementary 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 Highland Academy Charter better than Nunaka Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nunaka Valley Elementary ranks higher (25.6 vs 21.0 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 Highland Academy Charter and Nunaka Valley Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Academy Charter: 200. Nunaka Valley Elementary: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Academy Charter and Nunaka Valley Elementary rank in Alaska?
Highland Academy Charter is 43rd of 49 and Nunaka Valley Elementary is 135th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).