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McLaughlin Secondary School

2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 · (907) 742-1120 · Anchorage Municipality
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL77 STUDENTS
Enrollment
77
High
DISTRICT 755 · STATE 373
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.1:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
18
Grade 12
30
Student demographics
White
19%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
14%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 8%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Two+
13%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Native American
45%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
1%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Gender split
Male
86%
Female
14%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
77
+1 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
was 5.8:1
% White
19%
was 28%
% Hispanic
14%
was 8%
% Black
5%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About McLaughlin Secondary School

Located at 2600 Providence Dr, in Anchorage, Alaska, McLaughlin Secondary School is an one-room-style secondary school that serves 77 students (grades 6 through 12), one of the schools within Anchorage School District. By comparison, Alaska's public schools average about 373 students each, so McLaughlin Secondary School sits 79% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 92 schools in Anchorage School District (40,587 students total), McLaughlin Secondary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, McLaughlin Secondary School records that the largest single group is Native American at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 19% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 5% Black.

Looking at school resources, McLaughlin Secondary School reports 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 7.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting McLaughlin Secondary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Anchorage Municipality put median household income runs about $103,284, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Anchorage Municipality runs 99 public schools (combined enrollment of about 41,241 students), of which McLaughlin Secondary School is one.

The closest other public school is Lake Otis Elementary, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around McLaughlin Secondary School.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McLaughlin Secondary School has remained close to its prior level, going from 76 students in 2018 to 77 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 28% to 19% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 5.8:1 in 2018 to 7.1:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Anchorage Municipality at a glance

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Population
288,976
Census ACS
Median income
$103,284
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
41,241 students

Quick facts

School name
McLaughlin Secondary School
District
Anchorage School District
Address
2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone
(907) 742-1120
County
Anchorage Municipality
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
77
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
020018000432
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About McLaughlin Secondary School
How large is McLaughlin Secondary School?
McLaughlin Secondary School enrolls approximately 77 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does McLaughlin Secondary School serve?
McLaughlin Secondary School serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McLaughlin Secondary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McLaughlin Secondary School is approximately 7.1:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at McLaughlin Secondary School?
At McLaughlin Secondary School, the student body is approximately 19% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is McLaughlin Secondary School in?
McLaughlin Secondary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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