- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagle River, AK
Eagle River High School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000458
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle River High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle River High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle River High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Eagle River, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Eagle River High School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020018000458 · Eagle River, AK High · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 19.8:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Eagle River High School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Eagle River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
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
- This school
Eagle River High School
771 students
What this shows Eagle River High School reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle River High School compares
Eagle River 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 88% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 87% in Alaska - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Eagle River High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Eagle River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle River High School
How many students attend Eagle River High School?
Eagle River High School has 771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagle River, AK. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle River High School is 19.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle River High School?
7.3% of students at Eagle River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle River High School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle River High School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Eagle River, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle River High School?
Eagle River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Eagle River High School rank among public schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle River High School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Eagle River High 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.