Alaska Native Cultural Charter School

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School (ANCCS) is a Title 1 public charter school in Anchorage, AK, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. The school integrates traditional cultural learning with core academic instruction, utilizing a multi-sensory environment that layers Alaska Native art, dance, storytelling, and language onto Common Core standards in math and language arts. Students engage with Yup'ik, Tlingit, and Athabascan traditions through quarterly themes like Language and Communication and Culture and Expression, providing diverse ways for different learning styles to connect.

ANCCS is committed to inclusivity; enrollment is open to all students within the Anchorage School District via a lottery system, and no student is denied participation due to a learning disability or special need. The school supports various needs, including IEPs and developmental support, within its academic framework. There are no tuition or enrollment fees. Families are responsible for arranging their own transportation, as the school does not provide bus services. Contact 907-742-1370 for information on admissions and specific student supports.