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#234 of 412 schools in AK
South Anchorage High School
High School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
A high school in Anchorage, AK serving grades 9th – 12th.
13400 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Anchorage High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Anchorage 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$160,341
Median home value
$576,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Focus HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Service High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #54 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
South Anchorage High School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Anchorage High School
South Anchorage High School is a public high school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 1,286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Anchorage High School
What grades does South Anchorage High School serve?
South Anchorage High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Anchorage High School?
South Anchorage High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Anchorage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Anchorage High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Anchorage High School rank in AK?
South Anchorage High School ranks #234 of 412 schools in AK.
What is South Anchorage High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Anchorage 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 South Anchorage High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Anchorage High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Anchorage High School a charter school?
No, South Anchorage High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Anchorage High School a Title I school?
No, South Anchorage High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Anchorage High School?
13.8% of students at South Anchorage 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
- 1,286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (907) 742-6200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99516)
- 21,208
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 99516; 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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