Continuation School (Closed 2013)

401 West International Airport
Anchorage, AK 99518
Serving 34 students in grades 7-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
(11-12)
21-39%
69%
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(11-12)
40-59%
79%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
17%
22%
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
10%
2%
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White
30%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
25%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart display graduation rate of Continuation School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Continuation School?
The graduation rate of Continuation School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 71%.
How many students attend Continuation School?
34 students attend Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Continuation School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Continuation School?
Continuation School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Continuation School offer ?
Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Continuation School part of?
Continuation School is part of Anchorage School District.

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