Alternative Learning Systems in Fairbanks, AK, serves 193 students from Pre–K to 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district ratio at Lathrop High School (1:19) but lower than Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (1:121).
The school has 56% minority enrollment and is ranked among the top 20% most diverse public schools in Alaska, indicating notable demographic diversity in this Fairbanks public high school.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the district average of 33%, continuing a multi–year trend of below–average math performance.
Reading proficiency ranges from 11–19%, lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 32%, with no improvement observed in recent years.
Graduation rates remain low at 30–34%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 78% and district average of 76%, placing the school in the bottom 50% for this key parent priority metric.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative Learning Systems's student population of 184 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alternative Learning Systems ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Systems is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-34%
77.9%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
42.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Learning Systems's ranking?
Alternative Learning Systems is ranked #329 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Alternative Learning Systems often compared to?
Alternative Learning Systemsis often viewed alongside schools like Lathrop High School, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Learning Systems?
The graduation rate of Alternative Learning Systems is 30-34%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Systems?
184 students attend Alternative Learning Systems.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Alternative Learning Systems students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Systems?
Alternative Learning Systems has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Systems offer ?
Alternative Learning Systems offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alternative Learning Systems part of?
Alternative Learning Systems is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Learning Systems located?
Alternative Learning Systems is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Fairbanks, AK. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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