Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, South Anchorage 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 29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 10% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
South Anchorage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Anchorage High School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Anchorage High School?
The graduation rate of South Anchorage High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend South Anchorage High School?
1,286 students attend South Anchorage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Anchorage High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Anchorage High School?
South Anchorage High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Anchorage High School offer ?
South Anchorage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Anchorage High School part of?
In what neighborhood is South Anchorage High School located?
South Anchorage High School is located in the Huffman And O Malley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Huffman And O Malley.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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