Top 10 Best Anchorage Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 13,833 students in Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Anchorage, AK are Family Partnership Charter School, Steller Secondary School and Paideia Cooperative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 31% statewide average). High schools in Anchorage have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Anchorage, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alaska Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Anchorage, AK Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Family Partnership Charter School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #22.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Paideia Cooperative School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #88.
Focus Homeschool
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
South Anchorage High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #1010.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Service High School
Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5577 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #1212.
Dimond High School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1414.
West High School
Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #1515.
Bartlett High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #1616.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #1717.
Whaley School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Grades: 11-12
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Grades: 10-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
The New Path High School
Alternative School
1400 East 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-4939
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
S.a.v.e. High School
Alternative School
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Grades: 12
| 74 students
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
1405 E Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4267
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Avail School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
425 C St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4930
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
401 West International Airport
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1170
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4600 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Grades: K-8
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Anchorage, AK include Family Partnership Charter School, Steller Secondary School and Paideia Cooperative School.
How many public high schools are located in Anchorage, AK?
21 public high schools are located in Anchorage, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage, AK?
Anchorage, AK public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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