Airport Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 261 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Airport Heights Elementary stands out for its highly diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (26.82%), Native American (14.94%), and two or more races (18.77%) students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (96.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
When compared to nearby schools like Winterberry School, Wonder Park Elementary, and Denali Montessori Elementary, Airport Heights Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges or serve a particularly disadvantaged population compared to its neighbors. However, the low student-teacher ratio could be a strength that, if leveraged effectively, could help improve student outcomes with targeted interventions and support.
Anchorage School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Airport Heights Elementary.
Students who attend Airport Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:High : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Airport Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students at Airport Heights Elementary are 27% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 17% Hispanic, 15% American Indian, 10% White, 9% Pacific Islander, 3% African American.