Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whaley 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whaley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Whaley School's student population of 316 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whaley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whaley School is 0.80, 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
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whaley School's ranking?
Whaley School is ranked #374 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Whaley School often compared to?
Whaley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Mat-su Day School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whaley School?
The graduation rate of Whaley School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Whaley School?
316 students attend Whaley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Whaley School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whaley School?
Whaley School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whaley School offer ?
Whaley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whaley School part of?
Whaley School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Whaley School located?
Whaley School is located in the Airport Heights Community Council neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Airport Heights Community Council.
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