South Anchorage High School is a public high school serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12 in the Anchorage School District, with a diverse student body that is 63.58% White, 9.33% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, and 6.37% Native American.
South Anchorage High School consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top 15-25 high schools in Alaska. The school excels in the performance of several student subgroups, often placing in the top 10 schools in the state for female students, Asian students, and multi-racial students. Its test scores are significantly higher than the Anchorage School District and state averages, with 45.66% of students proficient or better in science, compared to 29.73% for the district and 29.65% for the state. While the school's spending per student of $13,568 is lower than nearby magnet and alternative high schools, its student-teacher ratio of 23.3 is higher.
South Anchorage High School's consistent high performance, diverse student body, and exceptional results for certain subgroups suggest a robust educational program and effective teaching practices. While the school performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of certain subgroups, such as Hispanic and Native American students. Overall, South Anchorage High School is a standout school in the Anchorage School District, delivering strong academic results and efficiently utilizing its resources.
South Anchorage High School ranks 15th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,318 students attended South Anchorage High School.
Students at South Anchorage High School are 64% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.
Anchorage School District
South Anchorage High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Bear Valley ElementaryElementary : Girdwood SchoolElementary : Huffman ElementaryElementary : Klatt ElementaryElementary : Ocean View ElementaryElementary : Rabbit Creek ElementaryMiddle : Goldenview Middle School