Best Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
University Area, Anchorage, AK has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,093 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in University Area underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
The top high schools in University Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Academy Charter
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Mclaughlin Secondary School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students
3. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
4. Alaska Middle College School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
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Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 106 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
The top middle schools in University Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wendler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
The top elementary schools in University Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winterberry School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 253 Students
2. College Gate Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
3. Lake Otis Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
4. Baxter Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students
5. Anchorage Waldorf School
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Anchorage Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Area, Anchorage, AK
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Area, Anchorage, AK has a total population of 10,004 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Area, 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 University Area, Anchorage, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Area, Anchorage, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Area, 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 University Area, Anchorage, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
How many schools are in University Area, Anchorage, AK?
University Area, Anchorage, AK has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,093 students in total.
How do schools in University Area perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in University Area score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in University Area underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Area?
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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