- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anchorage, AK
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Federal NCES profile for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000075
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 020018000075 · Anchorage, AK High · MID · TRAD
1,636 enr · 19.5:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- This school
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- Dimond High Sc
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- South Anchorag
South Anchorage High School
1,239 students
What this shows Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School reports 1,636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School compares
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 15% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,636
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 86% in Alaska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 18.6%
Two or More 17.0%
White 15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.0%
African American 7.8%
Largest group: Asian at 18.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 85.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 85.0, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Anchorage High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Anchorage
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High School
Standard public school
1,702 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Service High School
Standard public school
1,518 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Bartlett High School
Standard public school
1,431 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Dimond High School
Standard public school
1,373 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
South Anchorage High School
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
S.a.V.E. High School
Alternative education program
156 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
How many students attend Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School has 1,636 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 1,745 (2022-23) → 1,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
70.7% of students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
The largest demographic group at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is Asian at 18.6% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 85.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School rank among high schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Service High School (1,518 students), and Bartlett High School (1,431 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.