- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbanks, AK
Alternative Learning Systems
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Systems, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020060000325
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Learning Systems earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 184
- students enrolled
Alternative Learning Systems has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Systems ranks #3 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 020060000325 · Fairbanks, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 17 schools in Fairbanks. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Alternative Learning Systems in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- This school 184
Alternative Learning Systems
184 students
What this shows Alternative Learning Systems reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Learning Systems compares
Alternative Learning Systems on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Alaska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.3%
Two or More 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Alternative Learning Systems is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which includes Alternative Learning Systems.
$17,616
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,705
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alternative Learning Systems Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Learning Systems's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Learning Systems
How many students attend Alternative Learning Systems?
Alternative Learning Systems has 184 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fairbanks, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Systems?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Systems is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Learning Systems?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Learning Systems is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Systems?
Alternative Learning Systems has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Learning Systems rank among schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Learning Systems ranks #3 of 17 schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides Alternative Learning Systems, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and West Valley High School (782 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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