Serving 1,544 students in grades 9-12, Service 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 23% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Service High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Service High School's student population of 1,544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Service High School 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 Service High School is 0.77, which is more 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
#215 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Service High School's ranking?
Service High School is ranked #215 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Service High School often compared to?
Service High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett High School, West High School, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Service High School?
The graduation rate of Service High School is 87%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Service High School?
1,544 students attend Service High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Service High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Service High School?
Service High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Service High School offer ?
Service High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Service High School part of?
Service High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Service High School located?
Service High School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
School Reviews
5 4/5/2010
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