Anchorage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 43,727 students in Anchorage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Anchorage School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Anchorage School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
# American Indian Students
4,283 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
22%
# Asian Students
4,272 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,189 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
1,954 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
17,922 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
41%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3,085 Students
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
3%
# Two or more races Students
7,022 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
438
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
3,285
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,481
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,231
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,366
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,315
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,349
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,365
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,317
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,428
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,424
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,280
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,096
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,352
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,357 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Anchorage School District?
Anchorage School District manages 96 public schools serving 43,727 students.
What is the rank of Anchorage School District?
Anchorage School District is ranked #18 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage School District?
41% of Anchorage School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anchorage School District?
Anchorage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Anchorage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,357 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 96 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 43,727 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 20% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
