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What High School Paths Does Alaska Provide?

Alaska is the most unique of all the states in terms of high school availability. It has 294 high schools, a whopping 263% more than the average state in the US (after normalizing for population size). The state also ranks first in the nation for high schools per capita, so there are definitely plenty of education options in Alaska. The average grade of the schools is a B–, which is the same as the national average.

88% of the high schools in Alaska are public, 259 to be exact. The majority of those are traditional public schools (251), but only 29% of them have a grade above the national average, so it's not as high as one might expect. The state also has 4 charter schools, 2 of which exceed the typical national grade. Surprisingly, all the magnet schools (4) in Alaska are rated above the national average, with an impressive 100% of them exceeding the standard.

There are also 17 private schools in Alaska (only 6% of all schools), but the state actually has 12% fewer private schools than the average state per capita, so it's a bit lacking in that regard. The median grade of the private schools is an A–, however, so it's still a great option when looking for quality. Of the private schools, 15 are religiously affiliated, the majority of which are Christian schools (12). In terms of religious schools per capita, Alaska is slightly above average, ranking 18th in the nation.

When it comes to single-sex schools, Alaska unfortunately does not have any all-boys or all-girls schools, which puts it at the bottom of the list in both categories (it has 100% fewer of each than the average state).

Lastly, Alaska has 18 online schools (6% of all schools), which is a whopping 1491% more than the typical state per capita, so there are plenty of virtual options available. It is the #1 state in the nation for online schools per capita, making it a great option for those looking for more flexible learning.

Top 25 Best High Schools in Alaska

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#1 Best High School in Alaska

Mat-Su Career & Tech Education High School

Wasilla, AK

magnet

School Status

753

Students

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#2 Best High School in Alaska

West High School

Anchorage, AK

public

School Status

1,752

Students

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#3 Best High School in Alaska

Holy Rosary Academy

Anchorage, AK

catholic

School Status

162

Students

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#4 Best High School in Alaska

Thunder Mountain High School

Juneau, AK

public

School Status

580

Students

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#5 Best High School in Alaska

South Anchorage High School

Anchorage, AK

public

School Status

1,243

Students

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#6 Best High School in Alaska

Petersburg High School

Petersburg, AK

public

School Status

119

Students

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#7 Best High School in Alaska

Homer High School

Homer, AK

public

School Status

360

Students

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#8 Best High School in Alaska

West Valley High School

Fairbanks, AK

public

School Status

896

Students

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#9 Best High School in Alaska

Lumen Christi Catholic High School

Anchorage, AK

catholic

School Status

72

Students

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6-12

Grade Levels

#10 Best High School in Alaska

Catholic Schools of Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK

catholic

School Status

403

Students

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

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