Robert Service High School is a public high school in Anchorage, Alaska. It had an enrollment of 1,779 students as of August 2, 2016. Serving grades 9 through 12, the school was named for the poet Robert W. Service.
Serving 1,518 students in grades 9-12, Service High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Service High School serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Service High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Service High School's student population of 1,518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,518 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Service High School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Service High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Service High School's ranking?
Service High School is ranked #204 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Service High School often compared to?
Service High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, Bartlett High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Service High School?
The graduation rate of Service High School is 86%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Service High School?
1,518 students attend Service High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Service High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Service High School?
Service High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Service High School offer ?
Service High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Service High School part of?
Service High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Service High School located?
Service High School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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