For the 2025 school year, there are 19 alternative public schools serving 1,609 students in Alaska.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Alaska are Golden Heart Academy, Pacific High School and Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #44.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Benny Benson Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1313.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1414.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1515.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1616.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
S.a.v.e. High School
Alternative School
410 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1250
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Alaska?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Alaska include Golden Heart Academy, Pacific High School and Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Alaska?
19 alternative public schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska alternative public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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