The Anchorage School District has a
wide variety of programs and schools that
serve our students:
- 60 elementary schools
- 9 middle schools
- 1 middle/high school combination
- 6 high schools
- 1 K-12 school
- 1 vocational school
- 7 specialized programs and schools
- 5 charter schools
One-hundred-twenty different languages
have been spoken by our diverse
group of students.
Student test scores are better than
national and state averages, and graduates
earn millions of dollars in scholarships
each year. Parents overwhelmingly
give teachers and schools high marks.
The district is led by a superintendent and
school board who are strongly committed
to helping all students achieve academic
success.
The Anchorage School District student
population reflects the rich cultural and
ethnic diversity of the community.
Anchorage is an educational, medical and
commercial hub for Alaska and is home
to many Alaska Natives. Many immigrants
from around the globe live in Anchorage
and 93 different languages are spoken by district
schoolchildren. Roughly
42 percent
of students are from ethnic
minority
groups.
All Anchorage students
benefit from a
curriculum strong in
the core studies of
language arts, math,
social studies, science,
health and physical education.
The
curriculum is also rich
in music and art.
Anchorage is a leader
among school districts
in its alternative program
offerings.
Parents have the opportunity
to enroll their
children in neighborhood
schools with a
standard curriculum or
in a variety of alternative
programs focused on science,
the
arts or language immersion.
Some
schools follow specific
educational disciplines
such as Montessori, open
optional
or ABC (back-to-basics).
The district is also
home to several charter
schools. |
