Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Focus Homeschool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Focus Homeschool's student population of 557 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Focus Homeschool ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Focus Homeschool is 0.38, 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
#194 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus Homeschool's ranking?
Focus Homeschool is ranked #194 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Homeschool?
The graduation rate of Focus Homeschool is 50-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Focus Homeschool?
557 students attend Focus Homeschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Focus Homeschool students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Focus Homeschool offer ?
Focus Homeschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Focus Homeschool part of?
Focus Homeschool is part of Chugach School District.
In what neighborhood is Focus Homeschool located?
Focus Homeschool is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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