How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Anchorage, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 483 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.7% | 24.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,698 | $18,698 |
| District | Anchorage School District | Anchorage School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 59.8% |
| African American | 7.8% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| Asian | 18.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14.5% | 4.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 12.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 17.0% | 17.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 272.7:1 | 483:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 34.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 211 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.