Focus Homeschool

9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Focus Homeschool serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Focus Homeschool placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Focus Homeschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Focus Homeschool's student population of 557 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Focus Homeschool is ranked within the top 50% 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 Focus Homeschool is 0.41, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
8%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
76%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
8%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
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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 Focus Homeschool's ranking?
Focus Homeschool is ranked #154 out of 443 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Homeschool?
The graduation rate of Focus Homeschool is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Focus Homeschool?
557 students attend Focus Homeschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Focus Homeschool students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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
What school district is Focus Homeschool part of?
Focus Homeschool is part of Chugach School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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