FOCUS Homeschool

Summary:

FOCUS Homeschool is an alternative public school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-12 with 564 students. The school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outpacing the district and state averages in subjects like science and English language arts.

FOCUS Homeschool's academic success is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, FOCUS Homeschool had 45.45% of students proficient or better in science, compared to just 14.77% at Bartlett High School and 25.93% at Family Partnership Correspondence School. Similarly, in English language arts, FOCUS Homeschool had 42.62% proficiency, while the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska averaged 33.33% and 31.5%, respectively.

The school's unique instructional model and demographic profile suggest that it may be serving a specific niche within the Anchorage educational landscape. FOCUS Homeschool has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 60.9 to 72.9 over the past three school years, which is higher than the typical public school. Additionally, the school has an extremely low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-income student population. The racial makeup of FOCUS Homeschool is also notably different from nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of minority students.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 9312 Vanguard Dr
       Anchorage, AK  99507


(907) 522-7400

District: Chugach School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 63 Alaska Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,607 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  68.3 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
American Indian:
9.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details FOCUS Homeschool is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details FOCUS Homeschool is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details FOCUS Homeschool ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details FOCUS Homeschool has the largest alternative school student body size in the Chugach School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), American Indian (9%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FOCUS Homeschool is 68.3, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Chugach School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at FOCUS Homeschool is $14,607, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Chugach School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

FOCUS Homeschool was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks FOCUS Homeschool 6th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See FOCUS Homeschool in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for FOCUS Homeschool

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Rank History for all elementary school students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.71 119th 219 45.7%
2009 43.89 140th 226 38.1%
2010 39.10 152nd 229 33.6%
2011 38.56 148th 223 33.6%
2012 50.76 136th 227 40.1%
2013 46.84 144th 223 35.4%
2014 42.70 143rd 218 34.4%
2015 47.69 120th 246 51.2%
2017 30.30 136th 180 24.4%
2018 27.19 151st 186 18.8%
2019 22.08 154th 185 16.8%
2021 49.20 85th 173 50.9%
2022 38.19 108th 171 36.8%
2023 36.03 116th 176 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.25 94th 152 38.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.15 81st 148 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.54 142nd 147 3.4%
2021 51.61 61st 127 52.0%
2022 20.03 122nd 137 10.9%
2023 16.64 127th 138 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for FOCUS Homeschool

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Rank History for all middle school students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 22.70 90th 132 31.8%
2009 54.85 59th 131 55.0%
2010 69.77 45th 136 66.9%
2011 53.94 62nd 133 53.4%
2012 50.29 68th 135 49.6%
2013 40.18 75th 136 44.9%
2014 37.57 77th 138 44.2%
2015 58.41 58th 151 61.6%
2017 50.44 44th 88 50.0%
2018 35.50 67th 96 30.2%
2019 38.00 62nd 99 37.4%
2021 61.56 30th 84 64.3%
2022 52.68 40th 95 57.9%
2023 30.97 64th 92 30.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.93 32nd 74 56.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.56 19th 68 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.88 52nd 72 27.8%
2022 45.00 41st 69 40.6%
2023 21.73 58th 75 22.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for FOCUS Homeschool

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Rank History for all high school students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 39.89 81st 151 46.4%
2009 27.19 105th 151 30.5%
2010 38.79 81st 140 42.1%
2011 45.33 68th 142 52.1%
2012 70.69 37th 136 72.8%
2013 72.92 33rd 148 77.7%
2014 54.37 60th 139 56.8%
2015 51.15 63rd 135 53.3%
2017 54.35 38th 83 54.2%
2018 49.95 38th 74 48.6%
2019 64.09 30th 77 61.0%
2021 53.46 30th 61 50.8%
2022 67.83 18th 62 71.0%
2024 81.85 6th 63 90.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.65 16th 55 70.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.90 25th 58 56.9%
2021 54.81 19th 42 54.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at FOCUS Homeschool

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.51 48th 56 14.3%
2021 54.53 18th 43 58.1%
2022 56.34 20th 47 57.4%
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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.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for FOCUS Homeschool

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 11 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 12
1990 4 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 5
1991 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1992 25 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 30
1993 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1994 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1995 28 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 28 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 53 1 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 62
1998 67 0 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 72 1 5 0 11 n/a n/a 0 89
2000 59 0 2 3 24 n/a n/a 0 88
2001 76 6 3 3 20 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 103 2 4 1 13 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 103 2 4 1 13 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 99 3 2 1 25 n/a n/a 0 130
2005 117 3 6 1 25 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 116 5 1 1 23 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 114 0 1 3 19 n/a n/a 0 137
2008 113 3 1 10 34 n/a n/a 4 165
2009 127 3 0 11 23 0 4 0 168
2010 159 1 1 7 36 1 9 0 214
2011 174 0 0 8 36 0 12 0 230
2012 170 0 0 9 17 0 7 0 203
2013 185 0 1 12 30 0 15 0 243
2014 196 0 2 10 21 0 20 0 249
2015 182 0 1 19 18 2 14 0 236
2016 234 1 1 17 23 0 19 0 295
2017 263 6 2 14 23 3 24 0 335
2018 286 7 4 19 30 3 27 0 376
2019 329 8 3 15 33 7 37 0 432
2020 304 7 3 22 36 5 38 0 415
2021 425 9 3 40 52 10 63 0 602
2022 422 4 3 27 47 7 47 0 557
2023 433 3 6 23 46 1 52 0 564
2024 435 7 5 22 50 4 34 0 557

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 FOCUS Homeschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 12 1.8 6.6 0
1990 5 0.6 8.3 n/a
1991 25 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
1993 26 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
1995 35 0.0 0.0 0
1996 35 0.0 0.0 0
1997 62 0.0 0.0 0
1998 79 1.0 79.0 0
1999 89 4.0 22.3 n/a
2000 88 1.0 88.0 n/a
2001 108 1.0 108.0 n/a
2002 123 1.0 123.0 n/a
2003 123 1.0 123.0 n/a
2004 130 1.0 130.0 n/a
2005 152 1.0 152.0 n/a
2006 146 3.0 48.7 n/a
2007 137 3.0 45.7 n/a
2008 165 3.2 51.6 0
2009 168 2.9 57.9 0
2010 214 5.5 38.9 0
2011 230 4.8 47.9 0
2012 203 4.0 50.7 0
2013 243 4.0 60.7 0
2014 249 4.0 62.2 0
2015 236 4.0 59.0 0
2016 295 4.0 73.7 0
2017 335 3.9 85.8 0.9
2018 376 4.4 85.4 0.8
2019 432 5.3 80.1 0.7
2020 415 7.2 57.2 0.7
2021 602 8.2 72.9 n/a
2022 557 8.2 67.5 n/a
2023 564 9.2 60.9 0.5
2024 557 8.1 68.3 n/a

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 FOCUS Homeschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 12 1.8 6.6 0
1990 5 0.6 8.3 n/a
1991 25 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
1993 26 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
1995 35 0.0 0.0 0
1996 35 0.0 0.0 0
1997 62 0.0 0.0 0
1998 79 1.0 79.0 0
1999 89 4.0 22.3 n/a
2000 88 1.0 88.0 n/a
2001 108 1.0 108.0 n/a
2002 123 1.0 123.0 n/a
2003 123 1.0 123.0 n/a
2004 130 1.0 130.0 n/a
2005 152 1.0 152.0 n/a
2006 146 3.0 48.7 n/a
2007 137 3.0 45.7 n/a
2008 165 3.2 51.6 0
2009 168 2.9 57.9 0
2010 214 5.5 38.9 0
2011 230 4.8 47.9 0
2012 203 4.0 50.7 0
2013 243 4.0 60.7 0
2014 249 4.0 62.2 0
2015 236 4.0 59.0 0
2016 295 4.0 73.7 0
2017 335 3.9 85.8 0.9
2018 376 4.4 85.4 0.8
2019 432 5.3 80.1 0.7
2020 415 7.2 57.2 0.7
2021 602 8.2 72.9 n/a
2022 557 8.2 67.5 n/a
2023 564 9.2 60.9 0.5
2024 557 8.1 68.3 n/a

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 FOCUS Homeschool

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,415 (23.4%) $11,193 (76.6%) $14,607

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

Impact of COVID-19 on FOCUS Homeschool

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 154th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 176 Elementary schools
 17.3%
Ranks 62nd of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 92 Middle schools
 6.9%
Ranks 30th of 77 High schoolsRanks 18th of 62 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Science (FOCUS Homeschool)5042.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade Science (Chugach School District)43.850
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.135
 8.1%
10th Grade Science (FOCUS Homeschool)7545.5
 29.6%
   10th Grade Science (Chugach School District)69.753.9
 15.9%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.636.7
 16.9%
All Grades Science (FOCUS Homeschool)62.561.5
 1%
   All Grades Science (Chugach School District)59.156
 3.1%
   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 Students432564
 30.6%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian3346
 39.4%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic1523
 53.3%
Pacific Islander71
 85.7%
White329433
 31.6%
Two or More Races3752
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.7%0.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about FOCUS Homeschool

Yes. FOCUS Homeschool ranks in the top 9.5% of Alaska alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended FOCUS Homeschool.

Students at FOCUS Homeschool are 78% White, 9% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 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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