Anchor Lutheran School vs. Mountain City Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Anchor Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Mountain City Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Moderate Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1979
1972
Students Body
Total Students
285 students
510 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
26
Pre-K Students
80
134
Kindergarten Students
22
33
Grade 1 Students
35
25
Grade 2 Students
20
24
Grade 3 Students
20
18
Grade 4 Students
20
32
Grade 5 Students
22
30
Grade 6 Students
16
26
Grade 7 Students
12
29
Grade 8 Students
12
29
Grade 9 Students
12
31
Grade 10 Students
4
29
Grade 11 Students
8
19
Grade 12 Students
2
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:20
Average SAT score
n/a
1140
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Neat and modest, representing Christian values)
(Neat and modest, representing Christian values)
Formal
(see handbook on website)
(see handbook on website)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,550
$7,300
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is standard rate for the K-12 program. We offer tuition assistance to families who qualify based on income.
Tuition varies from $6600-7300. Maximum family tuition rate is $14,500 per year.
% on Financial Aid
40%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Admissions Director
Leah Campbell
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Board Games Club, Chess, Choir, Drama, Outdoor Education, Puzzle Club, Ski
Band, Choir, Orchestra