For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 online public high schools serving 7,067 students in Alaska.
Alaska online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Family Partnership Charter School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in Alaska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
Distance Learning/corresp. Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fire Weed Plaza Ste 105
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Family Partnership Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #77.
Frontier Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Grades: K-12
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 13 students
Rank: #1010.
Denali Peak
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Grades: PK-12
| 735 students
Rank: #1111.
Homebridge
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 172 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pace Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road Upper
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: K-12
| 433 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valdez Home School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1414.
St. Paul School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Tolstoi
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-3337
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-3337
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
1405 E Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4267
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4267
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in Alaska?
16 online public high schools are available for Alaska students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Alaska?
Alaska online public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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