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#233 of 412 schools in AK
Benny Benson Alternative High School
High School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benny Benson Alternative High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
106%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benny Benson Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,347
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Highland Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
| Whaley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #53 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benny Benson Alternative High School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benny Benson Alternative High School
Benny Benson Alternative High School is a public high school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benny Benson Alternative High School
What grades does Benny Benson Alternative High School serve?
Benny Benson Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benny Benson Alternative High School?
Benny Benson Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benny Benson Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benny Benson Alternative High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benny Benson Alternative High School rank in AK?
Benny Benson Alternative High School ranks #233 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Benny Benson Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benny Benson Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benny Benson Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benny Benson Alternative High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benny Benson Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Benny Benson Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benny Benson Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Benny Benson Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benny Benson Alternative High School?
106.0% of students at Benny Benson Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 742-2050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99507)
- 36,300
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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