Benny Benson Alternative High School vs Whaley School
Benny Benson Alternative High School and Whaley School are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.9 out of 10. In math proficiency, Benny Benson Alternative High School leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Benny Benson Alternative High School
Anchorage, AK
4.9/10
High School9th – 12th
319 students
Whaley School
Anchorage, AK
5.2/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
316 students
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| Metric | Benny Benson Alternative High School | Whaley School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 15.8% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #358 of 413 | #333 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 14th | 20th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Benny Benson Alternative High School | Whaley School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Benny Benson Alternative High School | Whaley School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 319 | 316 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 106.0% | 15.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 45–49% | 20–29% |
| District | Anchorage School District | Anchorage School District |
| City | Anchorage | Anchorage |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Anchorage (99507) | Anchorage (99508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,347 | $72,751 |
| Median Home Value | $371,200 | $309,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,546 | $1,353 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.6% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 20.3% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 18 min |