- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anchorage, AK
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000401
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alaska schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 124
- students enrolled
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020018000401 · Anchorage, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 4.8:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical 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 124
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
124 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in Alaska - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Technical 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 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
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Standard public school
1,636 students 19.5:1 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
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is 4.8:1, which is 68% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School rank among high schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School ranks #1 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Technical 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.