Eagle River High School
Eagle River High School serves 876 students in grades 9-12.
Eagle River High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Eagle River High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eagle River High School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 876 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eagle River High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Eagle River High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #228 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 3% |
| White | 68% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eagle River High School is Mat-su Middle College School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gruening Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eagle River Gruening Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 616 students10
1.1 miles
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600 1.1 6-8 616 - Palmer Mat-su Middle College School Grades: 11-12 | 161 students
1.4 miles
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485 1.4 11-12 161 - Eagle River Alaska Middle College School Grades: 11-12 | 152 students
1.5 miles
10928 Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-2744 1.5 11-12 152 - Eagle River Alpenglow Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 516 students10
1.5 miles
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300 1.5 PK-6 516 - Eagle River Eagle River Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 427 students10
1.5 miles
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000 1.5 PK-6 427
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