For the 2025 school year, there are 8 magnet public high schools serving 8,228 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 32% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steller Secondary School, with ≥90% 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 Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Chugiak High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Service High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5577 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Dimond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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