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Anchorage Municipality

Alaska · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Anchorage Municipality's 99 public schools is roughly 41,241 students, an average of about 417 per campus. Anchorage School District runs the largest share. That works out to 63 elementary, 11 middle, and 14 high schools.

7-year change in Anchorage Municipality

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
41,241
-6,857 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
94
-7 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
288,976
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
99
3 districts
Enrollment
41,241
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$103,284
Above Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.2%
Below Alaska avg
Elementary
63
19,593 students
Middle
11
6,201 students
High
14
10,576 students
Combined / other
11
4,871 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Anchorage School District
40,587 students · 3 districts in Anchorage Municipality

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Anchorage Municipality residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
10%
Black
5%
Asian
10%
Two or more
15%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
3%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Asian
10%
Two or more
16%
Native American
11%
Pacific Islander
8%
Bachelor's+
38.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Anchorage Municipality

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 89 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 35.2%.

See all 89 schools in Anchorage Municipality ranked by score →

All schools (99)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-121,702·
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-121,636·
Service High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-121,518·
Bartlett High SchoolAnchorageCombinedPK-121,431·
Dimond High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-121,373·
South Anchorage High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-121,239·
Romig Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-081,138·
Family Partnership Correspondence SchoolAnchorageCombinedKG-121,008·
Chugiak High SchoolChugiakHigh09-12928·
Nicholas J. Begich Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08830·
Hanshew Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08822·
Gruening Middle SchoolEagle RiverMiddle06-08797·
Eagle River High SchoolEagle RiverHigh09-12771·
Clark Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08713·
Frontier Charter SchoolAnchorageCombinedKG-12689·
Wendler Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08602·
Northern Lights ABC K-8 SchoolAnchorageElementaryPK-08582·
Mirror Lake Middle SchoolChugiakMiddle06-08571·
FOCUS HomeschoolAnchorageCombinedPK-12549·
Central Middle School of ScienceAnchorageMiddle06-08545·
Bowman ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06536·
Rilke Schule Charter SchoolAnchorageElementaryKG-08485·
Polaris K-12 SchoolAnchorageCombinedKG-12483·
Chugiak ElementaryChugiakElementaryPK-06439·
Government Hill ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06424·
Orion Elementary SchoolJberElementaryPK-06423·
Muldoon ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06417·
Creekside Park ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06399·
Susitna ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06394·
Ptarmigan ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06392·
Scenic Park ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06386·
Ravenwood ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06367·
Sand Lake ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06367·
Aquarian Charter SchoolAnchorageElementaryKG-06365·
Chinook ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06365·
Trailside ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06364·
College Gate ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06363·
Denali Montessori ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06361·
Aurora ElementaryJberElementaryPK-06359·
Alaska Native Cultural Charter SchoolAnchorageElementaryPK-08357·
Rogers Park ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06354·
William Tyson ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06353·
O'Malley ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06350·
Kasuun ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06343·
Bayshore ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06338·
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06337·
Campbell STEM ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06323·
Kincaid ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06322·
North Star ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06317·
Bear Valley ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06316·
Williwaw ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06315·
Steller Secondary SchoolAnchorageHigh06-12305·
Tudor ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06303·
Whaley SchoolAnchorageCombinedPK-12298·
Klatt ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06294·
Ursa Minor ElementaryJberElementaryPK-06294·
Willow Crest ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06294·
Spring Hill ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06291·
Rabbit Creek ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06288·
Wonder Park ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-05287·
Ocean View ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06285·
AKChoice K-12 LearningAnchorageCombinedKG-12283·
Alpenglow ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06278·
Benny Benson Alternative High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-12275·
Chugach Optional ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06275·
Alaska Middle College SchoolEagle RiverHigh11-12272·
Huffman ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06268·
Gladys Wood ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06267·
Eagle River ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06266·
Lake Otis ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06264·
Winterberry SchoolAnchorageElementaryKG-08264·
Taku ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06258·
Homestead ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06255·
Northwood ABCAnchorageElementaryPK-06255·
Russian Jack ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06254·
Turnagain ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06247·
Birchwood ABC ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06246·
Airport Heights ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06240·
Baxter ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06239·
Mountain View ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06230·
Eagle Academy Charter SchoolEagle RiverElementaryKG-08205·
Highland Academy CharterAnchorageHigh06-12200·
Fire Lake ElementaryEagle RiverElementaryPK-06195·
Nunaka Valley ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06193·
Chester Valley ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06191·
Inlet View ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06190·
Lake Hood ElementaryAnchorageElementaryPK-06185·
Anchorage STrEaM AcademyAnchorageMiddle06-08183·
Girdwood SchoolGirdwoodElementaryPK-08179·
S.A.V.E. High SchoolAnchorageHigh09-12156·
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High SchoolAnchorageHigh10-12124·
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.Eagle RiverCombinedKG-12105·
McLaughlin Secondary SchoolAnchorageHigh06-1277·
Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingAnchorageCombinedPK-1225·
Abbott Loop ElementaryAnchorageCombinedM-M··
Goldenview Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08··
Mears Middle SchoolAnchorageMiddle06-08··
The New Path High SchoolAnchorageCombinedM-M··
Ursa Major ElementaryJberElementaryM-M··

Cities in Anchorage Municipality

Anchorage80 schoolsEagle River11 schoolsJber4 schoolsChugiak3 schoolsGirdwood1 school

About Anchorage Municipality

In Alaska, Anchorage Municipality is a population-heavy county of about 288,976 residents. 99 public schools across the county teaches about 41,241 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $103,284, about 39% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 26% noticeably above the Alaska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Anchorage Municipality comprises 63 elementary schools (19,593 students), 11 middle schools (6,201), 14 high schools (10,576), and 11 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Anchorage Municipality is Anchorage School District, which alone enrolls about 40,587 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 14%: 48,098 students in SY 2017-18 versus 41,241 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 101 to 94 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Anchorage Municipality discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has 99 public K-12 schools serving approximately 41,241 students.
How many high schools are in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has 14 public high schools, serving approximately 10,576 students.
How many middle schools are in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,201 students.
How many elementary schools are in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has 63 public elementary schools, serving approximately 19,593 students.
What is the largest school district in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage School District is the largest school district in Anchorage Municipality, serving approximately 40,587 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has a population of approximately 288,976, with a median age of 35. About 23.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Anchorage Municipality?
Median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284, above the Alaska average of $82,260. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Anchorage Municipality?
Approximately 38.7% of adults 25 and older in Anchorage Municipality hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Anchorage Municipality qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.2% of students in Anchorage Municipality public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anchorage Municipality schools?
Across Anchorage Municipality public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 24.6 to 1.

Anchorage Municipality school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data