Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)

2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Alternative Career Education High School serves 74 students in grades 12. 
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
9 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
16%
22%
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Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alternative Career Education High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Career Education High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative Career Education High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Career Education High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Career Education High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Career Education High School?
74 students attend Alternative Career Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alternative Career Education High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Career Education High School offer ?
Alternative Career Education High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Alternative Career Education High School part of?
Alternative Career Education High School is part of Anchorage School District.

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