West High School vs. South Anchorage High School
Should you attend West High School or South Anchorage High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
South Anchorage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, South Anchorage High School 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 29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,763 students
1,318 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#174 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
488
386
Grade 10 Students
466
329
Grade 11 Students
443
320
Grade 12 Students
366
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
6%
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
34%
64%
% Hawaiian
11%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
