For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,203 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska are Steller Secondary School, Unalaska Jr/sr High School and mat-su career & tech Educational high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is mat-su career & tech Educational high, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Alaska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Grades: 7-12
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
mat-su career & tech Educational high
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Kenny Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska include Steller Secondary School, Unalaska Jr/sr High School and mat-su career & tech Educational high.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alaska?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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