South Anchorage High School
Reported Enrollment
1,318
students
District
Anchorage School District
County Context Score
50/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
13400 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99516
School District
Anchorage School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 020018000454
- District ID
- 0200180
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,318 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
South Anchorage High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Anchorage Municipality has 98 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 96 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What South Anchorage High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Anchorage School District, Anchorage Municipality, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South Anchorage High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Anchorage School District.
1,318 students
South Anchorage High School reports 1,318 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 15 other high schools in Anchorage Municipality with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 295 students.
16 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 543 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
96 district schools
Anchorage School District lists 63 primary, 11 middle, 16 high, 6 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
63
Middle
11
High
16
Other
6
Nearby context inside Anchorage School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is South Anchorage High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Anchorage School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South Anchorage High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the South Anchorage High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare South Anchorage High School with nearby schools?
South Anchorage High School should be compared with 16 high schools in Anchorage Municipality, plus other schools in Anchorage School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for South Anchorage High School?
Before using South Anchorage High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Anchorage School District.
Part of Anchorage School District
South Anchorage High School is one of 96 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 43,727 students across 96 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
96
Reported Enrollment
43,727
96 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Abbott Loop ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Airport Heights ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Aurora ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Bartlett High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Baxter ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Bayshore ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Birchwood ABC ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Campbell STEM ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Central Middle School of Science7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Clark Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Bartlett High School
Dimond High School
Service High School
Chugiak High School
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Anchorage Municipality Schools
County Context Score
50/100
County-level composite across 98 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.