Enrollment
272
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 020018000763
Alaska Middle College School — Eagle River, AK
Federal NCES profile for Alaska Middle College School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
85:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
+325% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alaska Middle College School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alaska Middle College School reports 272 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 85:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 325% above the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 435% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 272 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchorage School District spends $18,698 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alaska Middle College School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 85:1 | ▲ 325% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
85:1
students per teacher
— 325% above state mean
Top 97% in Alaska — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 272 Top 67% in Alaska — larger than 33% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 85:1 +325% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020018000763
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 272:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Alaska Middle College School.
$18,698
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Alaska Middle College School
How many students attend Alaska Middle College School?
Alaska Middle College School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagle River, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaska Middle College School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaska Middle College School is 85:1, which is 325% higher than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 435% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaska Middle College School?
The largest demographic group at Alaska Middle College School is White at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Eagle River, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaska Middle College School?
Alaska Middle College School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.