How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School | Service High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Anchorage, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 582 | 1,518 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 22.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.5% | 24.4% |
| 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 | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School | Service High 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 | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School | Service High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.8% | 39.3% |
| African American | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 26.3% | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.0% | 10.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Multiracial | 16.0% | 14.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School | Service High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 39 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 303.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 45.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 64 |
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.