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Holy Rosary Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12

Anchorage, AK

1010 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Anchorage
  • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Anchorage since at least 2011

In Anchorage, Alaska, Holy Rosary Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 34% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Anchorage. The school day runs about 8 hours, 125 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
125
Teachers
14.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 65 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
125 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    93’11–12114’13–14147’15–16148’17–18136’19–20162’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K7
    16
    28
    310
    412
    514
    612
    712
    88
    918
    109
    115
    124

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino8%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Holy Rosary Academy

    What grades does Holy Rosary Academy serve?

    Holy Rosary Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Holy Rosary Academy?

    About 125 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Rosary Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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