Is Eagle River High School a good school?

Eagle River High School ranks 14 th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Eagle River High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Eagle River High School.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle River High School?

Students at Eagle River High School are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Eagle River High School?

Eagle River High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alpenglow Elementary Elementary : Ravenwood Elementary Middle : Gruening Middle School

Eagle River High School

Summary:

Eagle River High School is a public high school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 791 students. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eagle River High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alaska, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 14th place over the past several years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Steller Secondary School, Eagle River High School has a higher percentage of White students (63.72% in 2022-2023) and lower percentages of minority students. However, the school's students consistently outperform the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in standardized test scores, particularly in science and English language arts.

Eagle River High School's ability to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including minority and disadvantaged students, is noteworthy. The school ranks among the top in the state for these subgroups, indicating a focus on equity and inclusive practices. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as the performance of special education students and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these areas could further enhance the school's ability to support all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8701 Yosemite Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577-6500

(907) 742-2700

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,759

Feeder schools for Eagle River High School:

Elementary:	Alpenglow Elementary
	Ravenwood Elementary
Middle:	Gruening Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 791

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Two or more races:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle River High School ranks better than 77.8% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.7%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle River High School is 20, which is the 6^th best among 9 high schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Eagle River High School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle River High School is $13,759. 9 high schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle River High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle River High School 14^th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See Eagle River High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Anchorage School District:

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

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Rank History for all students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2006	89.32	6^th	135	95.6%
2007	90.09	3^rd	139	97.8%
2008	82.31	20^th	151	86.8%
2009	88.36	5^th	151	96.7%
2010	83.74	14^th	140	90.0%
2011	86.60	10^th	142	93.0%
2012	82.10	16^th	136	88.2%
2013	82.42	12^th	148	91.9%
2014	84.25	13^th	139	90.6%
2015	85.67	12^th	135	91.1%
2017	61.03	26^th	83	68.7%
2018	75.19	11^th	74	85.1%
2019	79.92	10^th	77	87.0%
2021	91.34	6^th	61	90.2%
2022	77.21	12^th	62	80.6%
2023	83.38	7^th	62	88.7%
2024	73.03	14^th	63	77.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	80.96	5^th	22	77.3%
2021	96.97	1^st	19	94.7%
2022	70.63	3^rd	21	85.7%
2023	66.43	7^th	23	69.6%
2024	95.46	2^nd	24	91.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	71.78	1^st	8	87.5%
2021	66.88	3^rd	5	40.0%
2022	52.02	2^nd	6	66.7%
2023	38.19	8^th	11	27.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	78.51	12^th	55	78.2%
2021	73.75	9^th	37	75.7%
2022	68.13	7^th	34	79.4%
2023	76.73	9^th	42	78.6%
2024	77.99	5^th	41	87.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	79.02	8^th	54	85.2%
2021	92.55	4^th	37	89.2%
2022	53.20	18^th	43	58.1%
2023	80.37	8^th	54	85.2%
2024	73.58	9^th	45	80.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	60.46	5^th	16	68.8%
2021	72.37	3^rd	8	62.5%
2022	52.30	5^th	14	64.3%
2023	78.68	1^st	12	91.7%
2024	53.74	5^th	14	64.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	79.64	8^th	58	86.2%
2021	87.77	3^rd	42	92.9%
2022	91.16	2^nd	46	95.7%
2023	81.49	6^th	47	87.2%
2024	68.42	13^th	48	72.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.00	6^th	15	60.0%
2022	97.51	1^st	15	93.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.35	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	80.87	2^nd	15	86.7%
2021	72.87	3^rd	10	70.0%
2022	91.49	2^nd	12	83.3%
2023	84.56	2^nd	17	88.2%
2024	54.32	5^th	14	64.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.65	2^nd	20	90.0%

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Rank History for White students at Eagle River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	73.08	16^th	56	71.4%
2021	89.08	5^th	43	88.4%
2022	69.31	13^th	47	72.3%
2023	74.35	10^th	47	78.7%
2024	70.50	11^th	46	76.1%

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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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	545	67	39	37	35	n/a	n/a	0	723
2007	660	70	29	43	34	n/a	n/a	0	836
2008	607	65	28	71	30	n/a	n/a	65	866
2009	608	53	21	72	26	3	62	0	845
2010	653	71	23	82	18	3	67	0	917
2011	610	72	25	88	26	3	71	0	895
2012	546	75	29	95	15	5	69	0	834
2013	586	89	28	89	15	8	79	0	894
2014	549	70	32	90	11	5	70	0	827
2015	565	63	27	85	16	6	69	0	831
2016	617	55	22	74	24	9	75	0	876
2017	609	62	27	93	20	9	76	0	896
2018	598	52	20	101	24	5	76	0	876
2019	568	49	24	83	25	3	82	0	834
2020	564	47	27	92	28	8	86	0	852
2021	493	45	28	86	31	8	76	0	767
2022	522	34	24	94	30	10	89	0	803
2023	504	30	22	112	33	10	80	0	791

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 Eagle River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	723	38.6	18.7	n/a
2007	836	39.1	21.4	10.4
2008	866	39.9	21.7	0
2009	845	39.4	21.4	9.9
2010	917	37.8	24.2	13.2
2011	895	39.8	22.4	12.8
2012	834	41.2	20.2	13.9
2013	894	42.0	21.2	11.4
2014	827	42.1	19.6	16.1
2015	831	38.0	21.8	16.4
2016	876	35.0	25.0	13.8
2017	896	39.1	22.8	12.7
2018	876	37.4	23.3	16.6
2019	834	33.3	25.0	11.8
2020	852	38.9	21.8	14.3
2021	767	34.2	22.4	n/a
2022	803	37.1	21.6	n/a
2023	791	39.5	20.0	10.6

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 Eagle River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	723	38.6	18.7	n/a
2007	836	39.1	21.4	10.4
2008	866	39.9	21.7	0
2009	845	39.4	21.4	9.9
2010	917	37.8	24.2	13.2
2011	895	39.8	22.4	12.8
2012	834	41.2	20.2	13.9
2013	894	42.0	21.2	11.4
2014	827	42.1	19.6	16.1
2015	831	38.0	21.8	16.4
2016	876	35.0	25.0	13.8
2017	896	39.1	22.8	12.7
2018	876	37.4	23.3	16.6
2019	834	33.3	25.0	11.8
2020	852	38.9	21.8	14.3
2021	767	34.2	22.4	n/a
2022	803	37.1	21.6	n/a
2023	791	39.5	20.0	10.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle River High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$753 (5.5%)	$13,006 (94.5%)	$13,759

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle River 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 10^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 62 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Eagle River High School)	72.4	49.7	22.7%
10th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)	57	34.9	22.1%
10th Grade Science (Alaska)	53.6	33	20.6%
All Grades Science (Eagle River High School)	72.4	49.7	22.7%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	834	791	5.2%
African American	49	30	38.8%
American Indian	25	33	32%
Asian	24	22	8.3%
Hispanic	83	112	34.9%
Pacific Islander	3	10	233.3%
White	568	504	11.3%
Two or More Races	82	80	2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.8%	10.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Eagle River High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)					STAR Mathematics (2024)					ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagle River High School	Public	9-12	8701 Yosemite Dr	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-2700	791	40	20.0	10.6%	504 (63.7%)	30 (3.8%)	112 (14.2%)	22 (2.8%)	33 (4.2%)	10 (1.3%)	80 (10.1%)	73	14^th of 63 public high schools	77.8%		83.4	7^th of 62 public high schools	88.7%	7				46.4	46.4				35.3	35.3		42.1	42.1	$13,759	$753	$13,006
Chugiak High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd	Chugiak	99567	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3050	905	43	21.2	19.1%	602 (66.5%)	10 (1.1%)	77 (8.5%)	23 (2.5%)	51 (5.6%)	19 (2.1%)	123 (13.6%)	58.7	25^th of 63 public high schools	60.3%		70.5	16^th of 62 public high schools	74.2%	9				41.0	41.0				27.1	27.1		40.4	40.4	$15,696	$1,013	$14,683
Highland Academy Charter	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-12	5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-1700	169	11	15.3	1.8%	86 (50.9%)	8 (4.7%)	14 (8.3%)	2 (1.2%)	16 (9.5%)	15 (8.9%)	28 (16.6%)	62.9	23^rd of 63 public high schools	63.5%		58.2	21^st of 62 public high schools	66.1%	2	35.0	45.0	13.0	37.5	32.2	26.3	35.0	20.8	21.7	25.6	26.1	75.0	51.1	$15,386	$442	$14,944
Benny Benson Alternative High School	Public	9-12	4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-2050	295	14	20.3	97.3%	49 (16.6%)	24 (8.1%)	36 (12.2%)	13 (4.4%)	53 (18.0%)	66 (22.4%)	54 (18.3%)								(n/a)														$18,067	$3,113	$14,954
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4025 E Northern Lights Blvd	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(907) 742-2100	1,745	85	20.6	70.7%	290 (16.6%)	142 (8.1%)	244 (14.0%)	342 (19.6%)	211 (12.1%)	226 (13.0%)	290 (16.6%)	13.4	56^th of 63 public high schools	11.1%		18.4	51^st of 62 public high schools	17.7%	5				23.7	23.7				10.3	10.3		20.9	20.9	$15,523	$1,936	$13,587
Alaska Middle College School	Public	11-12	2650 E Northern Lights Blvd	Eagle River	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 786-7611	255	3	85.0	1.2%	149 (58.4%)	16 (6.3%)	19 (7.5%)	24 (9.4%)	11 (4.3%)	7 (2.7%)	29 (11.4%)								(n/a)														$12,225	$323	$11,901
Martin Luther King Junior Technical High School	Public	10-12	2650 E Northern Lights Blvd	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-8900	106	26	4.0	2.8%	51 (48.1%)	1 (0.9%)	15 (14.2%)	8 (7.5%)	12 (11.3%)	1 (0.9%)	18 (17.0%)								(n/a)														$46,333	$564	$45,768
McLaughlin Secondary School	Public	6-12	2600 Providence Dr	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-1120	65	13	5.0	4.6%	18 (27.7%)	5 (7.7%)	2 (3.1%)	1 (1.5%)	27 (41.5%)	5 (7.7%)	7 (10.8%)								(n/a)														$19,996	$2,157	$17,839
Steller Secondary School	Public, Magnet	7-12	2508 Blueberry Ln	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-4950	240	14	16.5	1.3%	157 (65.4%)	5 (2.1%)	19 (7.9%)	14 (5.8%)	9 (3.8%)	3 (1.3%)	33 (13.8%)	96.7	2^nd of 63 public high schools	96.8%		96.4	2^nd of 62 public high schools	96.8%			46.3	51.9	64.3	53.7		51.9	59.3	47.6	52.0	57.1	61.5	59.7	$13,262	$369	$12,892
Service High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5577 Abbott Rd	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-8100	1,544	69	22.4	27.8%	619 (40.1%)	54 (3.5%)	182 (11.8%)	235 (15.2%)	142 (9.2%)	68 (4.4%)	244 (15.8%)	23.1	53^rd of 63 public high schools	15.9%		44.5	34^th of 62 public high schools	45.2%	19				26.0	26.0				15.3	15.3		28.9	28.9	$14,533	$1,085	$13,448

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