Best High Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK

University Area, Anchorage, AK has 5 high schools with 2,340 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in University Area score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in University Area underperform expectations.

1. Highland Academy Charter

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 169 Students

2. Mclaughlin Secondary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students

3. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students

4. Alaska Middle College School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students

5. Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 106 Students

Best Middle Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK

University Area, Anchorage, AK has 1 middle schools with 422 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in University Area score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in University Area underperform expectations.

1. Wendler Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 422 Students

Best Elementary Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK

University Area, Anchorage, AK has 5 elementary schools with 1,301 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in University Area score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in University Area don't meet expectations.

1. Winterberry School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 253 Students

2. College Gate Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students

3. Baxter Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students

4. Lake Otis Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students

5. Anchorage Waldorf School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4,093

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

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

B

24.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit University Area, Anchorage, AK Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near University Area, Anchorage, AK

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Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Northeast, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mountain View, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fairview, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Midtown, Anchorage, AK

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations