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South Anchorage High School

13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,318 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 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Anchorage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Anchorage High School's student population of 1,318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#174 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Anchorage High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Anchorage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Anchorage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Anchorage High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Anchorage High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Anchorage High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of South Anchorage High School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Anchorage High School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Anchorage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Anchorage High School's ranking?
South Anchorage High School is ranked #174 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are South Anchorage High School often compared to?
South Anchorage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dimond High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,318 students attend South Anchorage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Anchorage High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Anchorage High School?
South Anchorage High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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?
South Anchorage High School is part of Anchorage School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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