Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mclaughlin Secondary School's student population of 57 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaughlin Secondary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
30%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
95%
15%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclaughlin Secondary School's ranking?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is ranked #268 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mclaughlin Secondary School often compared to?
Mclaughlin Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Charter, Mirror Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclaughlin Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Mclaughlin Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mclaughlin Secondary School?
57 students attend Mclaughlin Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Mclaughlin Secondary School students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Secondary School?
Mclaughlin Secondary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Secondary School offer ?
Mclaughlin Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclaughlin Secondary School part of?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Mclaughlin Secondary School located?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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