Best Schools in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,306 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Airport Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
The top high schools in Airport Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
2. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
Best Middle Schools in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
The top middle schools in Airport Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School Of Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
2. Wendler Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
3. Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
The top elementary schools in Airport Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. College Gate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
2. Russian Jack Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 252 Students
3. Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
4. Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
5. Lake Otis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
6. Airport Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK has a total population of 6,345 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK
How many schools are in Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK?
Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,306 students in total.
How do schools in Airport Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Airport Heights score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Airport Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Airport Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations