Continuation School serves 34 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
10%
2%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
71%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Continuation School?
The graduation rate of Continuation School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 71%.
How many students attend Continuation School?
34 students attend Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Continuation School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Continuation School?
Continuation School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Continuation School offer ?
Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Continuation School part of?
Continuation School is part of Anchorage School District.
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