Enrollment
771
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000458
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle River High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle River High School
Eagle River High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Eagle River, Alaska, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Alaska schools and 30% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Alaska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 95% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Anchorage School District spends $17,200 per pupil, 48% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eagle River's high schools, it stands alongside Alaska Middle College School (272 students): Eagle River High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 90.7:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Eagle River High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle River High School compares
Eagle River High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Eagle River High School.
$17,200
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eagle River High School a good school?
Eagle River High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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