Alaska Schools
There are 509 public schools in Alaska distributed in 54 school districts. A total of 130,931 students attend Alaska schools and 7,291 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 172 elementary, 38 middle, 78 high schools, and 221 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 45 private schools are serving students in Alaska.
| Number of District | 54 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 509 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 172 schools / 55,916 students |
| Middle | 38 schools / 15,859 students |
| High | 78 schools / 25,675 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 221 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 454 schools |
| Charter | 33 schools |
| Magnet | 8 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 14 schools |
Alaska Department of Education
Alaska School Districts
In Alaska, 54 school districts are serving their students in 509 schools. Anchorage School District is the largest district with 97 schools and 47,393 students.
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK
501 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK
520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK
148 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK
299 Antoski Ave, Galena, AK
Student Population
A total of 129,872 students are attending Alaska schools. By gender, there are 66,930 (51.5%) male and 62,942 (51.5%) female students in AK schools.
By race/ethnicity, 62,009 White (47.7%), 3,776 Black (2.9%), and 7,779 Asian (6.0%) students are attending Alaska schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 73 percent of students in fourth grade and 63 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 53 percent of students in fourth grade and 63 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 73% | 33% | 63% | 29% |
| Reading | 53% | 25% | 63% | 23% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Alaska schools, total 4,360 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 610 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 4,222 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 4,360 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 1,249 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 1,073 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 3,553 | |
| International BS program | 610 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 4,222 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 7,291 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Alaska and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 99.2% of teachers are certified. 88.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 7,291 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 7,236 | 99.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 58 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 434 | 6.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 392 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 294 | Students per counselor: 445 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 99 | - |
| Security guards | 72 | - |
| Nurses | 180 | - |
| Psychologists | 26 | - |
| Social workers | 12 | - |
Public Schools in Alaska
In Alaska, 509 public schools are serving 130,931 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Alaska
45 private schools are serving students in Alaska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.