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#103 of 412 schools in AK

Top 25% in state

Steller Secondary School

High School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK

An Anchorage School District high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2508 Blueberry Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$16,636
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Steller Secondary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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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The neighborhood

Where Steller Secondary 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 77Very 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

$76,888

Median home value

$316,700

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frontier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.2 mi628Compare →
Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–120.3 mi162Compare →
West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.8 mi1,768Compare →
Akchoice K-12 LearningEnrollment path unverified8.5K–121.0 mi273Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#29 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

Steller Secondary School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Steller Secondary School

Steller Secondary School is a public high school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Steller Secondary School

What grades does Steller Secondary School serve?

Steller Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Steller Secondary School?

Steller Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Steller Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Steller Secondary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Steller Secondary School rank in AK?

Steller Secondary School ranks #103 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Steller Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Steller Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Steller Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Steller Secondary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Steller Secondary School a charter school?

No, Steller Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Steller Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Steller Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 99503)
12,944
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
37
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 99503; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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