Top 5 Best Alaska Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 magnet public high schools serving 8,235 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska are Steller Secondary School, Polaris K-12 School and Chugiak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Alaska magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dimond High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Alaska Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Chugiak High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska include Steller Secondary School, Polaris K-12 School and Chugiak High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Alaska?
8 magnet public high schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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