Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whaley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 11-19% (Btm 50% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Whaley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whaley School is 0.80, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whaley School?
The graduation rate of Whaley School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Whaley School?
316 students attend Whaley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Whaley School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whaley School?
Whaley School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whaley School offer ?
Whaley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
Whaley School is located in the Airport Heights Community Council neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Airport Heights Community Council.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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