South Anchorage High School

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13400 Elmore Rd
       Anchorage, AK  99516-3607


(907) 742-6200

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,568 Help


Feeder schools for South Anchorage High School:

Elementary:    Bear Valley Elementary
    Girdwood School
    Huffman Elementary
    Klatt Elementary
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Middle:    Goldenview Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  1,286

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
Two or more races:
12.2%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details South Anchorage High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), two or more races (12.2%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Anchorage High School is 22.2. 9 high schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare South Anchorage High School employs 57.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Anchorage High School is $13,568. 10 high schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Anchorage High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Anchorage High School 15th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See South Anchorage High School in the ranking list.)

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Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Anchorage High School

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Rank History for all students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 93.79 1st 116 99.1%
2006 93.29 2nd 135 98.5%
2007 93.18 2nd 139 98.6%
2008 90.99 3rd 151 98.0%
2009 82.38 19th 151 87.4%
2010 91.74 2nd 140 98.6%
2011 85.17 14th 142 90.1%
2012 84.74 11th 136 91.9%
2013 83.41 10th 148 93.2%
2014 86.15 10th 139 92.8%
2015 86.59 10th 135 92.6%
2017 66.01 21st 83 74.7%
2018 75.82 10th 74 86.5%
2019 77.67 13th 77 83.1%
2021 75.51 13th 61 78.7%
2022 58.58 24th 62 61.3%
2023 79.19 11th 62 82.3%
2024 72.09 15th 63 76.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.74 4th 22 81.8%
2021 29.81 14th 19 26.3%
2022 66.93 4th 21 81.0%
2023 86.37 3rd 23 87.0%
2024 53.08 8th 24 66.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.97 1st 3 66.7%
2023 69.26 1st 5 80.0%
2024 56.94 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.69 3rd 6 50.0%
2023 70.87 4th 11 63.6%
2024 48.25 3rd 5 40.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.32 22nd 55 60.0%
2021 31.11 25th 37 32.4%
2022 27.49 23rd 34 32.4%
2023 58.32 16th 42 61.9%
2024 49.88 17th 41 58.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.31 8th 15 46.7%
2022 35.21 6th 10 40.0%
2023 58.19 6th 16 62.5%
2024 79.60 2nd 11 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.72 7th 54 87.0%
2021 75.37 8th 37 78.4%
2022 66.04 14th 43 67.4%
2023 82.17 7th 54 87.0%
2024 77.65 7th 45 84.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.13 1st 16 93.8%
2021 73.34 2nd 8 75.0%
2022 88.74 1st 14 92.9%
2024 82.30 2nd 14 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.41 13th 58 77.6%
2021 72.72 10th 42 76.2%
2022 54.07 20th 46 56.5%
2023 71.48 11th 47 76.6%
2024 60.23 21st 48 56.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.11 1st 15 93.3%
2021 71.04 3rd 12 75.0%
2022 70.18 4th 15 73.3%
2023 67.34 5th 15 66.7%
2024 58.53 4th 12 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.13 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.81 11th 15 26.7%
2021 58.98 4th 10 60.0%
2022 37.45 7th 12 41.7%
2023 33.94 9th 17 47.1%
2024 36.70 10th 14 28.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.79 6th 31 80.6%
2021 56.02 8th 16 50.0%
2022 46.81 6th 16 62.5%
2024 41.70 8th 18 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Anchorage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.82 17th 56 69.6%
2021 65.34 14th 43 67.4%
2022 47.69 24th 47 48.9%
2023 79.85 9th 47 80.9%
2024 77.16 8th 46 82.6%
See the entire list of Best Alaska High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

South Anchorage High School Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for South Anchorage High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1455 25 94 56 102 n/a n/a 0 1732
2006 1512 24 99 67 101 n/a n/a 0 1803
2007 1426 27 109 73 101 n/a n/a 0 1736
2008 1372 34 116 99 92 n/a n/a 72 1785
2009 1289 27 112 116 99 12 75 0 1730
2010 1207 28 117 112 86 8 85 0 1643
2011 1118 31 111 108 72 11 77 0 1528
2012 1121 31 115 114 68 12 84 0 1545
2013 1042 31 109 106 63 14 89 0 1454
2014 991 27 106 125 80 10 109 0 1448
2015 950 25 114 124 90 10 131 0 1444
2016 964 25 115 125 100 15 156 0 1500
2017 942 18 120 129 82 13 146 0 1450
2018 935 26 116 110 67 9 148 0 1411
2019 874 25 113 110 59 3 150 0 1334
2020 868 25 115 101 65 3 152 0 1329
2021 808 20 102 109 62 6 136 0 1243
2022 816 20 100 109 77 14 158 0 1294
2023 838 15 87 123 84 16 155 0 1318
2024 800 16 81 116 96 20 157 0 1286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Anchorage High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1732 74.0 23.4 n/a
2006 1803 78.8 22.9 n/a
2007 1736 76.9 22.6 5.5
2008 1785 76.5 23.3 0
2009 1730 79.2 21.8 7.6
2010 1643 75.5 21.7 8.8
2011 1528 75.3 20.2 9.9
2012 1545 73.4 21.0 10.8
2013 1454 68.7 21.1 12.1
2014 1448 70.0 20.6 17.5
2015 1444 67.0 21.5 15.3
2016 1500 65.0 23.0 14.1
2017 1450 67.8 21.3 13.2
2018 1411 62.3 22.6 14
2019 1334 62.5 21.3 15.7
2020 1329 57.0 23.3 14.5
2021 1243 57.5 21.5 n/a
2022 1294 56.4 22.9 n/a
2023 1318 56.4 23.3 13.1
2024 1286 57.7 22.2 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Anchorage High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1732 74.0 23.4 n/a
2006 1803 78.8 22.9 n/a
2007 1736 76.9 22.6 5.5
2008 1785 76.5 23.3 0
2009 1730 79.2 21.8 7.6
2010 1643 75.5 21.7 8.8
2011 1528 75.3 20.2 9.9
2012 1545 73.4 21.0 10.8
2013 1454 68.7 21.1 12.1
2014 1448 70.0 20.6 17.5
2015 1444 67.0 21.5 15.3
2016 1500 65.0 23.0 14.1
2017 1450 67.8 21.3 13.2
2018 1411 62.3 22.6 14
2019 1334 62.5 21.3 15.7
2020 1329 57.0 23.3 14.5
2021 1243 57.5 21.5 n/a
2022 1294 56.4 22.9 n/a
2023 1318 56.4 23.3 13.1
2024 1286 57.7 22.2 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Anchorage High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (7.2%) $12,597 (92.8%) $13,568

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Anchorage High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 77 High schoolsRanks 11th of 62 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (South Anchorage High School)66.843
 23.8%
   10th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)5734.9
 22.1%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.633
 20.6%
All Grades Science (South Anchorage High School)66.843
 23.8%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13341318
 1.2%
African American2515
 40%
American Indian5984
 42.4%
Asian11387
 23%
Hispanic110123
 11.8%
Pacific Islander316
 433.3%
White874838
 4.1%
Two or More Races150155
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%13.1%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Anchorage High School

South Anchorage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bear Valley Elementary
Elementary : Girdwood School
Elementary : Huffman Elementary
Elementary : Klatt Elementary
Elementary : Ocean View Elementary
Elementary : Rabbit Creek Elementary
Middle : Goldenview Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,286 students attended South Anchorage High School.

South Anchorage High School ranks 15th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at South Anchorage High School are 62% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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