- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Mclaughlin Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000432
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaughlin Secondary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #3 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 77
- students enrolled
Mclaughlin Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks #3 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mclaughlin Secondary School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020018000432 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 5.9:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Mclaughlin Secondary School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mclaughlin Secondary 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 77
Mclaughlin Secondary School
77 students
What this shows Mclaughlin Secondary School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaughlin Secondary School compares
Mclaughlin Secondary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 61% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Alaska - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.5%
White 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Mclaughlin Secondary School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclaughlin Secondary 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 Mclaughlin Secondary 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 other schools in Anchorage
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,008 students 50.4:1 students per teacher
Frontier Charter School
Standard public school
689 students
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Standard public school
582 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Focus Homeschool
Standard public school
549 students 61:1 students per teacher
Bowman Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Polaris K-12 School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaughlin Secondary School
How many students attend Mclaughlin Secondary School?
Mclaughlin Secondary School has 77 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Secondary School is 5.9:1, which is 61% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 62% 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 Mclaughlin Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Mclaughlin Secondary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.5% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaughlin Secondary School?
Mclaughlin Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Mclaughlin Secondary School rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks #3 of 59 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 schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Mclaughlin Secondary 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.