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Highland Academy Charter vs. Mirror Lake Middle School

Should you attend Highland Academy Charter or Mirror Lake Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Highland Academy Charter
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
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6/
10
Top 50%
Mirror Lake Middle School
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Mirror Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 178 students in grades 6-12, Highland Academy Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Mirror Lake Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
178 students
549 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mirror Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Academy Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mirror Lake Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mirror Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mirror Lake Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#205 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
#100 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Academy Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mirror Lake Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)
50%
(Top 20% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mirror Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mirror Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Academy Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mirror Lake Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
19
176
Grade 7 Students
25
189
Grade 8 Students
24
184
Grade 9 Students
29
-
Grade 10 Students
34
-
Grade 11 Students
22
-
Grade 12 Students
25
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mirror Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mirror Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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15%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mirror Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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3%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mirror Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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