Bartlett High School is a high school in Anchorage, Alaska. It had an enrollment of 1,416 as of the 2023-2024 school year. Construction started in 1971, and the first classes were held in 1973.
Serving 1,431 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bartlett High School 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 16% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bartlett High School serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bartlett High School's student population of 1,431 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Bartlett High School 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 Bartlett High School is 0.86, 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
#350 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
14%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartlett High School's ranking?
Bartlett High School is ranked #350 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Bartlett High School often compared to?
Bartlett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, Service High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartlett High School?
The graduation rate of Bartlett High School is 79%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Bartlett High School?
1,431 students attend Bartlett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
18% of Bartlett High School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bartlett High School?
Bartlett High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bartlett High School offer ?
Bartlett High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bartlett High School part of?
Bartlett High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Bartlett High School located?
Bartlett High School is located in the Northeast Anchorage neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in Northeast Anchorage.
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