- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anchorage, AK
Steller Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Steller Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020018000115
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steller Secondary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alaska schools.
- #13 of 59
- schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 305
- students enrolled
Steller Secondary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steller Secondary School ranks #13 of 59 schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Steller Secondary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020018000115 · Anchorage, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 21.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Steller Secondary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Steller 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 305
Steller Secondary School
305 students
What this shows Steller Secondary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steller Secondary School compares
Steller Secondary 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 92% in Alaska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Steller Secondary School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Steller Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Steller 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.
Family Partnership Charter School
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steller Secondary School
How many students attend Steller Secondary School?
Steller Secondary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steller Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steller Secondary School is 21.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steller Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Steller Secondary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steller Secondary School?
Steller Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Steller Secondary School rank among schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Steller Secondary School ranks #13 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 Steller 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.