Serving 250 students in grades 7-12, Steller Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steller Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Steller Secondary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Steller Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steller Secondary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steller Secondary School's ranking?
Steller Secondary School is ranked #95 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Steller Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Steller Secondary School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Steller Secondary School?
250 students attend Steller Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Steller Secondary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steller Secondary School?
Steller Secondary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steller Secondary School offer ?
Steller Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steller Secondary School part of?
Steller Secondary School is part of Anchorage School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
Steller is all around a fantastic school. I've been going here for 5 years and virtually anything that I want to learn to open to me. I have all the options in the world. This is a very friends school and a great learning environment.
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