SCHOOL PROFILE: ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, 2012-2013
Anchorage Christian Schools was established in 1972 as a private, not for profit Christian school sponsored by the Anchorage Baptist Temple. We offer both a college prep and general education course of study, as well as online options through Ignitia.
Anchorage Christian Schools Secondary School is accredited by:
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
Association of Christian Schools International
Anchorage Christian Schools Secondary Schools’ secondary teachers hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and must maintain certification through Association of Christian Schools International
Anchorage Christian Schools is a member of ASAA, Alaska School Activities Association and participates in Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, Track and Field, Cheerleading, Band and Choir.
Academics
Curriculum: Bob Jones University Press, ABEKA, Saxon, Lifeway Press, Summit Ministries
Minimum graduation requirements are as follows:
Math- 2 credits
Science- 2 credits
English- 4 credits
History- 4 credits
Bible- 4 credits
P.E.- 1 credit
Elective-6 credits
Total-23 credits
Grading Scale:AP Classes
90%-100%A4.0 points5.0 points
80%-89%B3.0 points4.0 points
70%-79%C2.0 points3.0 points
60%-69%D1.0 points
Below 60%F0.0 points
Anchorage Christian Schools is an academically competitive school. GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.
AP courses receive a maximum of 5 points.
GPA is figured by averaging all of the classes that a student takes each semester. Rank is based on the
student’s cumulative GPA.
The AP Calculus and AP English Literature are our most advanced college prep courses. Other courses considered to be college prep are geometry/trigonometry, chemistry, advanced chemistry/physics, and anatomy.
Over the past five years approximately 60-75% of our graduates enroll in a four year college or university. Approximately 25-40% join the military, attend a two year program or trade school, or join the work force.
Current Statistics:
Junior/Senior High School Statistics 2012-2013 school year
Secondary enrollment is232 students. 69 students are in junior high and 163 students are in high school. 52% of the secondary student body is male. The ethnic breakdown is as follows: 64% Caucasian, 9% African-American, 6% Alaska Native, 3% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Mixed, 2% Other.
The average secondary school class size is approximately 21 students.
Approximately 50% of our student body belongs to our sponsoring church, AnchorageBaptistTemple. Approximately 70 church groups are represented by the remainder of the student body.
Graduating class of 2012
28 students graduated May 16, 2012
The distribution of grades for the 2012 graduating class is as follows: Based on eight semesters
A- 68%(3.5-4.2)
B- 25 %(3.0-3.49)
C- 7%(2.0-2.99)
2011-2012 post high school plans:
Of the 28 graduating seniors
6575 East Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska99504
Phone: 907. 337.9575 • Fax: 907.338.3903
Web Address: • email:
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6575 East Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska99504
Phone: 907. 337.9575 • Fax: 907.338.3903
Web Address: • email:
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17 planned to attend University of Alaska
4 planned to attend a variety of Christian Universities
4 planned to attend a variety of secular colleges
6575 East Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska99504
Phone: 907. 337.9575 • Fax: 907.338.3903
Web Address: • email:
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3 joined the work force
Testing
College Entrance Exams
ACT- 5 students Tested
The average ACT score for 2012 is: English- 23, Math- 23, Reading- 22, Science 24, Composite 23, Writing-22
SAT I- 31 students tested in grades 11 and 12
The average Scholastic Aptitude Test score for 2012 is: Verbal- 510, Math-513 Writing-514
(Includes all students who took the test regardless of whether or not they took the college prep course of study.)
Stanford Achievement Tests-
Anchorage Christian Schools gave the Stanford 10 last year. The average scores for the complete battery are as follows:
7th grade (2012)70th percentile
8th grade (2012)62nd percentile
PSAT test is given to all 9 – 11th grade students
6575 East Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska99504
Phone: 907. 337.9575 • Fax: 907.338.3903
Web Address: • email:
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