- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anchorage, AK
S.a.V.E. High School
Federal NCES profile for S.a.V.E. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000109
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.a.V.E. High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 156
- students enrolled
S.a.V.E. High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.a.V.E. High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
S.a.V.E. High School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 020018000109 · Anchorage, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 22.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
S.a.V.E. High School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
S.a.V.E. 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 156
S.a.V.E. High School
156 students
What this shows S.a.V.E. High School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.a.V.E. High School compares
S.a.V.E. High 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Alaska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.4%
White 21.8%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 24.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.3, S.a.V.E. High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S.a.V.E. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.a.V.E. 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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about S.a.V.E. High School
How many students attend S.a.V.E. High School?
S.a.V.E. High School has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.a.V.E. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at S.a.V.E. High School is 22.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.a.V.E. High School?
The largest demographic group at S.a.V.E. High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 24.4% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.a.V.E. High School?
S.a.V.E. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S.a.V.E. High School rank among high schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, S.a.V.E. High School ranks #4 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 S.a.V.E. 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.