Mclaughlin Secondary School vs. Highland Charter
Should I attend Mclaughlin Secondary School or Highland Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Highland Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, Highland Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
57 students
157 students
% Male | % Female
84% | 16%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#223 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
1
20
Grade 8 Students
4
29
Grade 9 Students
7
30
Grade 10 Students
6
30
Grade 11 Students
15
28
Grade 12 Students
24
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
30%
10%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
25%
52%
% Hawaiian
3%
6%
% Two or more races
16%
17%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
95%
n/a