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Anchorage School District

Alaska · Public School District
96
Schools
43,727
Students
$18,698
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
40.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
85.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Anchorage School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 43,727 students across 96 schools. It includes 63 elementary, 11 middle, 16 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,698 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (96)
Elementary Schools63 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abbott Loop ElementaryPK–06248
Airport Heights ElementaryPK–06261
Alaska Native Cultural Charter SchoolCharterPK–08232
Alpenglow ElementaryPK–06368
Aquarian Charter SchoolCharterKG–06390
Aurora ElementaryPK–06497
Baxter ElementaryPK–06269
Bayshore ElementaryPK–06428
Bear Valley ElementaryPK–06397
Birchwood ABC ElementaryPK–06205
Bowman ElementaryPK–06542
Campbell STEM ElementaryPK–06415
Chester Valley ElementaryPK–06220
Chinook ElementaryPK–06481
Chugach Optional ElementaryPK–06234
Chugiak ElementaryPK–06448
College Gate ElementaryPK–06399
Creekside Park ElementaryPK–06361
Denali Montessori ElementaryPK–06362
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary SchoolPK–06384
Eagle Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08189
Eagle River ElementaryPK–06308
Fire Lake ElementaryPK–06229
Girdwood SchoolPK–08182
Gladys Wood ElementaryPK–06295
Government Hill ElementaryPK–06450
Homestead ElementaryPK–06306
Huffman ElementaryPK–06357
Inlet View ElementaryPK–06235
Kasuun ElementaryPK–06289
Kincaid ElementaryPK–06466
Klatt ElementaryPK–06342
Lake Hood ElementaryPK–06248
Lake Otis ElementaryPK–06302
Mountain View ElementaryPK–06290
Muldoon ElementaryPK–06466
North Star ElementaryPK–06391
Northern Lights ABC K-8 SchoolPK–08569
Northwood ABCPK–06281
Nunaka Valley ElementaryPK–06205
O'Malley ElementaryPK–06356
Ocean View ElementaryPK–06355
Orion Elementary SchoolPK–06456
Ptarmigan ElementaryPK–06341
Rabbit Creek ElementaryPK–06443
Ravenwood ElementaryPK–06479
Rilke Schule Charter SchoolCharterKG–08436
Rogers Park ElementaryPK–06404
Russian Jack ElementaryPK–06252
Sand Lake ElementaryPK–06508
Scenic Park ElementaryPK–06382
Spring Hill ElementaryPK–06335
Susitna ElementaryPK–06368
Taku ElementaryPK–06286
Trailside ElementaryPK–06379
Tudor ElementaryPK–06352
Turnagain ElementaryPK–06308
Ursa Minor ElementaryPK–06314
William Tyson ElementaryPK–06342
Williwaw ElementaryPK–06305
Willow Crest ElementaryPK–06284
Winterberry SchoolCharterKG–08253
Wonder Park ElementaryPK–05264
Other Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingPK–1230
Family Partnership Charter SchoolCharterKG–121,740
Frontier Charter SchoolCharterKG–12447
PAIDEIA Cooperative SchoolKG–12172
Polaris K-12 SchoolKG–12495
Whaley SchoolPK–12340
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,698+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
28%
State
54.1%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
96
Schools
43,727
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.3%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,698 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 96 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anchorage School District?
Anchorage School District has 96 public schools, serving a total of 43,727 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anchorage School District?
The graduation rate is 85.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anchorage School District spend per student?
Anchorage School District spends $18,698 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anchorage School District?
40% of students in Anchorage School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anchorage School District?
Yes — 9 of the 96 schools in Anchorage School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Anchorage School District serve?
Anchorage School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anchorage School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anchorage School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.