Best Schools in University Area, Anchorage, AK
University Area, Anchorage, AK has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 4,093 students attend University Area, Anchorage, AK schools. On average, schools in University Area score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in University Area underperform expectations.
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
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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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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
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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
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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. Baxter Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students
4. Lake Otis Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 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.
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- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 17%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 20%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 19%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations