- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anchorage, AK
West High School
Federal NCES profile for West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000120
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West High School held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020018000120 · Anchorage, AK High · MID · TRAD
1,702 enr · 20.8:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students)
West High School held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- South Anchorag
South Anchorage High School
1,239 students
What this shows West High School reports 1,702 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High School compares
West 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 42% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 90% in Alaska - lower ratio than 10% 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.9%
Asian 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
African American 6.3%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.2, West High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Anchorage High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Anchorage
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
S.a.V.E. High School
Alternative education program
156 students 22.3:1 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 (~1,702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West High School
How many students attend West High School?
West High School has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 1,763 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West High School is 20.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High School?
35.6% of students at West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High School?
The largest demographic group at West High School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High School?
West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West High School rank among high schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #3 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 West High School, Anchorage School District also operates Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), Service High School (1,518 students), and Bartlett High School (1,431 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.