Anchorage School District
- ANCHORAGE, AK
School District
Anchorage School District
- ANCHORAGE, AK
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 175 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Elementary Schools in Anchorage School District
Middle Schools in Anchorage School District
- grade A
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Goldenview Middle School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Rilke Schule German School of Arts & Sciences
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Gruening Middle School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Paideia Cooperative School
High Schools in Anchorage School District
- grade A
Steller Secondary School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 36 reviews
- grade A minus
West High School
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 331 reviews
- grade A minus
South Anchorage High School
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 200 reviews
- grade A minus
Dimond High School
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 255 reviews
- grade A minus
Eagle River High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 151 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
43%
Percent Proficient - Math
37%
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Average SAT
1220
1,594 responses
Average ACT
26
636 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
43,054
Free or Reduced Lunch
46.3%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.8%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$17,814 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$88,871
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,350
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$327,500
National
$244,900Anchorage School District Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 175 reviews
I would like to see a change in the schools atmosphere revolving around student government, I’ve noticed that at most high schools anything that student government wants done, never happens, and staff usually doesn’t listen to much of what they have to say. I really love all the programs and college information that our school district provides however I believe that they could inform students about these programs much more efficiently by providing students with information about how these resources even exist, most students don’t know about scholarship information that their school career resource center has.
Anchorage School District has adapted well to budget shortfall over the last couple of years. They have managed to keep the changes at a minimum. They provide a quality accessible education to their students. They provide many extracurricular and in-school programs for students. In-school programs at Robert Service High School specifically include the JROTC or Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. BCA or the Biomedical Career Academy. A Socratic Seminar School. However, ASD Isn't perfect they have to deal with the harsh Alaskan climate and they often call unnecessary in-service learning days because of road conditions.
I like the welcoming feeling of the district a lot. My school specifically is heavily occupied by military students, so the welcoming nature of the community is part of what makes it thrive. I also see this district wide since I have many friends from all the other schools in the district. One thing that I think could be improved is spending. With the district in a money crisis down over 60 million dollars, some things just aren't necessary for the district's function. For example, I have heard that multiple high paying jobs at the district office are a "money suck." Other things that, although unfortunate, could be cut are certain sports with low activity rates like gymnastics or tennis. Even though there are some problems, one good thing that stands out is the diversity, with one of our schools being named one of the most diverse schools in the entire nation. With that being said, despite some problems, I believe that this district is amazing and my experience with it is excellent.