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Best Alaska Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 alternative public schools serving 1,494 students in Alaska.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Alaska are Pacific High School, Golden Heart Academy and Kenai Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Alaska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Benny Benson Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
S.a.v.e. High School
Alternative School
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Alaska include Pacific High School, Golden Heart Academy and Kenai Alternative High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Alaska?
18 alternative public schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska alternative public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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