Mountain City Christian Academy vs. Anchor Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Anchor Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
The mission of Anchorage Christian Schools is to work hand in hand with the home and church to provide the environment, instruction and opportunities for service to educate and train leaders for Christ who function successfully in today's church and world.
Our primary objective and purpose is to train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life and to give the student an excellent education.
To accomplish this, Anchorage Christian Schools strives to provide an environment in which each student may develop to his/her optimum potential spiritually, mentally, and physically, as well as socially, culturally and vocationally.
The Anchor Mission is to provide a Christ-centered community focused on the growth of the whole child by partnering with families to provide an inclusive environment where children flourish academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
General Learning Targets embody what we want all students to know: 1) Effective Communication 2) High Level Thinking 3) Solid Foundation of Knowledge 4) Positive Behaviors 5) Community Appreciation.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
1972
1979
Students Body
Total Students
510 students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
26
-
Pre-K Students
134
80
Kindergarten Students
33
15
Grade 1 Students
25
14
Grade 2 Students
24
16
Grade 3 Students
18
20
Grade 4 Students
32
11
Grade 5 Students
30
8
Grade 6 Students
26
11
Grade 7 Students
29
10
Grade 8 Students
29
3
Grade 9 Students
31
8
Grade 10 Students
29
1
Grade 11 Students
19
-
Grade 12 Students
25
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
2
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:15
Average SAT score
1140
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(see handbook on website)
(see handbook on website)
Casual
(Neat and modest, representing Christian values)
(Neat and modest, representing Christian values)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,300
$9,550
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from $6600-7300. Maximum family tuition rate is $14,500 per year.
Tuition listed is standard rate for the K-12 program. We offer tuition assistance to families who qualify based on income.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
99%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kyla or Shane
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Choir, Orchestra
Board Games Club, Chess, Choir, Drama, Outdoor Education, Puzzle Club, Ski