Enrollment
272
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagle River, AK
Alaska Middle College School
Federal NCES profile for Alaska Middle College School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000763
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alaska Middle College School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 90.7:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 272
- students enrolled
Alaska Middle College School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska Middle College School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
90.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+497% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alaska Middle College School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alaska Middle College School
Alaska Middle College School is a mid-sized high school in Eagle River, Alaska, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run heavy: 90.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Alaska schools and 497% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Anchorage School District spends $17,200 per pupil, 48% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eagle River's high schools, it stands alongside Eagle River High School (771 students): Alaska Middle College School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (90.7:1 vs 19.8:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Alaska Middle College School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alaska Middle College School compares
Alaska Middle College School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 90.7:1 | ▲ 497% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
90.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
90.7:1
students per teacher
- 497% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Alaska Middle College School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Alaska Middle College School.
$17,200
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Alaska Middle College School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alaska Middle College School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Eagle River
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~90.7:1)
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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 90.7:1, which is 497% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 478% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaska Middle College School?
Alaska Middle College School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alaska Middle College School rank among public schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Alaska Middle College School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Eagle River, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eagle River on the city page.
Is Alaska Middle College School a good school?
Alaska Middle College School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Alaska Middle College School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.
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