Jesse Lee Home (Closed 2004)

Jesse Lee Home in Anchorage, AK, serves 16 students from grades K through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, stable over recent years with one full–time teacher.
Math proficiency for 2023 is 68%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32% and the Anchorage School District average of 37%.
Reading proficiency in 2022 is 62%, exceeding the state average of 29% and district average of 34%, showing consistent proficiency above local and state levels.
Graduation rates have fluctuated, with a notable 50% rate from 2017 to 2022, significantly lower than the state average of approximately 77% and district average near 81%.
Student demographics include 44% minority enrollment, composed of 5 American Indian, 4 Black, and 7 White students, with no significant changes in enrollment or socioeconomic composition in recent years.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
31%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
25%
2%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
91%
15%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jesse Lee Home?
16 students attend Jesse Lee Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jesse Lee Home students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesse Lee Home?
Jesse Lee Home has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jesse Lee Home offer ?
Jesse Lee Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jesse Lee Home part of?
Jesse Lee Home is part of Anchorage School District.

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