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South Anchorage High School vs. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School

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School Overview

School
South Anchorage High School
13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Anchorage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, South Anchorage High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Bettye Davis East Anchorage 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 15% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,286 students
1,681 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Anchorage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Anchorage High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Anchorage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Anchorage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#105 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
#283 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Anchorage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in AK)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Anchorage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Anchorage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 5% in AK)
80%
(Top 30% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Anchorage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Anchorage High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
332
478
Grade 10 Students
358
475
Grade 11 Students
308
388
Grade 12 Students
288
340

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.86
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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