Eagle River High School is a public high school in Eagle River, a suburb of the city of Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Opened in 2005, it serves students living in Eagle River and on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Enrollment in the 2016-17 year is 894. The current principal is Timothy Helvey.
Serving 794 students in grades 9-12, Eagle River High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eagle River High School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eagle River High School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle River High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
- ERHS is a comprehensive high school and its mission statement is Excellence, Respect, Community. These three areas are the driving focus of all aspects of the school. ERHS has performed exceedingly well on all state assessments. ERHS has a high-caliber staff, who maintain high expectations for students. Our students academic success is reflected by our attendance rates, test scores and overall grade performance. ERHS offers a comprehensive program with Advanced Placement Courses in calculus, chemistry, statistics, language, literature, U.S. history, economics and biology.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle River High School's ranking?
Eagle River High School is ranked #132 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Eagle River High School often compared to?
Eagle River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chugiak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle River High School?
The graduation rate of Eagle River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Eagle River High School?
794 students attend Eagle River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Eagle River High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle River High School?
Eagle River High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eagle River High School offer ?
Eagle River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eagle River High School part of?
Eagle River High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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