Eagle River High School serves 803 students in grades 9-12.
Eagle River High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eagle River High School's student population of 803 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eagle River High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eagle River High School is 0.55, 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
#36 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle River High School's ranking?
Eagle River High School is ranked #36 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle River High School?
The graduation rate of Eagle River High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Eagle River High School?
803 students attend Eagle River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Eagle River High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle River High School offer ?
Eagle River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle River High School part of?
Eagle River High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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