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#249 of 412 schools in AK
Focus Homeschool
School · Chugach School District · Anchorage, AK
A Chugach School District school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9312 Vanguard Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Focus Homeschool score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Focus Homeschool 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership Correspondence SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 984 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chugach School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Focus Homeschool is listed in Chugach School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Focus Homeschool
Focus Homeschool is a public school in Anchorage, AK, part of Chugach School District, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 69.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Focus Homeschool
What grades does Focus Homeschool serve?
Focus Homeschool serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Focus Homeschool?
Focus Homeschool has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Homeschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus Homeschool is 69.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Focus Homeschool rank in AK?
Focus Homeschool ranks #249 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Focus Homeschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Focus Homeschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Focus Homeschool?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus Homeschool has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Focus Homeschool a charter school?
No, Focus Homeschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Focus Homeschool a Title I school?
No, Focus Homeschool is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 69.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 522-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- 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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