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Best Anchorage Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 13,643 students in Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anchorage, AK are Steller Secondary School, South Anchorage High School and Akchoice K-12 Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Anchorage have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Anchorage, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alaska Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Anchorage, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
South Anchorage High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Akchoice K-12 Learning
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Service High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5577 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Dimond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Alaska Middle College School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Gr: 11-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Gr: 10-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 public high schools in Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anchorage, AK include Steller Secondary School, South Anchorage High School and Akchoice K-12 Learning.
How many public high schools are located in Anchorage?
20 public high schools are located in Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage?
Anchorage public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Anchorage are often viewed compared to one another?

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