For the 2024-25 school year, there are 292 magnet public high schools serving 66,487 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska are Tanalian School, Skagway School and Fairbanks B.e.s.t.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is equal to the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alaska Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Alaska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tanalian School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
School Rd
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Skagway School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
American Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mat-su Middle College School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sitka Reach
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Adak School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mechanics Rd
Adak, AK 99546
(907) 592-3820
Adak, AK 99546
(907) 592-3820
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Anderson School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Chenega School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Cooper Landing School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Eagle Community School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Hope School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Port Lions School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Whale Pass School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1616.
Mat-su Central School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,254 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Ak-trails Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Akhiok School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Akutan School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Aleknagik School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Beryozova School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Blackwell School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Dr
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Cantwell School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Chignik Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Circle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Clarks Point School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Crow Village Sam School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Blueberry Hill
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Diomede School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Dot Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Extensions Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
False Pass School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Valley Rd
False Pass, AK 99583
(907) 548-2224
False Pass, AK 99583
(907) 548-2224
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Gusty Michael School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Elbow Rd
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Hollis School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Tract 4a Of Asls 96-31
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #17 - 6517. - 65.
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Nw Fairbanks Ave
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alaska include Tanalian School, Skagway School and Fairbanks B.e.s.t..
How many magnet public high schools are located in Alaska?
292 magnet public high schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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