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Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)

2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Alternative Career Education High School in Anchorage, AK serves 74 twelfth–grade students with no reported student–teacher ratio due to zero teachers listed from 2019 to 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 20% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 32% and district average of 37%, showing a notable drop since 2021 when it was 50%.
Reading proficiency fell to 20% in 2022, below the state average of 29% and district average of 34%, decreasing from consistent 50% levels in prior years.
Science proficiency improved to 50% in 2022, exceeding both the state average of 38% and district average of 40%.
Graduation rate data is not reported for the school, while the state and district rates remain around 78% and 80% respectively.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
16%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative Career Education High School?
74 students attend Alternative Career Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alternative Career Education High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Career Education High School offer ?
Alternative Career Education High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Alternative Career Education High School part of?
Alternative Career Education High School is part of Anchorage School District.

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