Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alternative Learning Systems ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Learning Systems ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative Learning Systems's student population of 192 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 242% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alternative Learning Systems ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative Learning Systems is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 #379 out of 443 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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%.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Systems?
192 students attend Alternative Learning Systems.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alternative Learning Systems students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Systems?
Alternative Learning Systems has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Systems offer ?
Alternative Learning Systems offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Learning Systems part of?
Alternative Learning Systems is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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