Girdwood School

680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Girdwood School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Girdwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Girdwood School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Girdwood School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girdwood School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#8 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Girdwood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Girdwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Girdwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Girdwood School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Girdwood School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Girdwood School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Girdwood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
81%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Girdwood School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Girdwood School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Girdwood School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Girdwood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Girdwood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girdwood School's ranking?
Girdwood School is ranked #8 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Girdwood School?
182 students attend Girdwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Girdwood School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girdwood School?
Girdwood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Girdwood School offer ?
Girdwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Girdwood School part of?
Girdwood School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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