Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Focus Homeschool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Focus Homeschool's student population of 564 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Focus Homeschool ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Focus Homeschool is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus Homeschool's ranking?
Focus Homeschool is ranked #203 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Homeschool?
The graduation rate of Focus Homeschool is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Focus Homeschool?
564 students attend Focus Homeschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Focus Homeschool students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Focus Homeschool offer ?
Focus Homeschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Focus Homeschool part of?
Focus Homeschool is part of Chugach School District.
In what neighborhood is Focus Homeschool located?
Focus Homeschool is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
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