Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is a public magnet high school serving 1,745 students in grades 9-12 in the Anchorage School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 16.62% White, 8.14% African American, 13.98% Hispanic, 19.6% Asian, 12.09% Native American, 12.95% Pacific Islander, and 16.62% two or more races.
Despite its diverse student body, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Dimond High School, West High School, and Service High School in terms of academic performance, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance lags behind the Anchorage School District and state averages across various standardized tests. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School's diverse student population could present both challenges and opportunities for the school. While the school's relatively high per-student spending suggests that funding and resources may not be the primary driver of its academic underperformance, the school may need to examine its instructional practices, support systems, and school culture to better serve its diverse student body. The school's designation as a magnet school could provide opportunities for specialized programs or curriculum that could help engage students and improve academic outcomes.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Airport Heights ElementaryElementary : Baxter ElementaryElementary : College Gate ElementaryElementary : Lake Otis ElementaryElementary : Mountain View ElementaryElementary : Russian Jack ElementaryElementary : Tudor ElementaryElementary : William Tyson ElementaryElementary : Williwaw ElementaryMiddle : Wendler Middle School
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Alaska high schools.
Students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School are 20% Asian, 17% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 13% Pacific Islander, 12% American Indian, 8% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,745 students attended Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School.
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