Focus Homeschool
Tel:
(907)522-7400
- Focus Homeschool serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Focus Homeschool's student population of 335 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Focus Homeschool is 0.37, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 79% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 78% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chugach School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Focus Homeschool is Polaris K-12 School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hanshew Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Spring Hill Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Hanshew Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 706 students
0.6 miles
10121 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)349-1561 0.6 7-8 706 - Anchorage Spring Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 408 students
0.6 miles
9911 Lake Otis Pwky
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-5450 0.6 PK-6 408 - Anchorage Abbott Loop Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 314 students
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8427 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-5400 0.7 PK-6 314 - Anchorage Taku Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
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701 E 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907)742-5940 1.5 PK-6 375 - Anchorage Bowman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 547 students
1.6 miles
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5600 1.6 PK-6 547
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