South Anchorage High School

South Anchorage High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13400 Elmore Rd,  Anchorage, AK
Huffman-O'Malley Neighborhood
Anchorage School District
4.0
3.6
1,318 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
63.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
19.9%
State Average
8.2%
Science
19.2%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
63.6%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Native American
6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
1.1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Alaska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 249 Students
University of Washington 150 Students
Washington State University 121 Students
Montana State University 116 Students
University of Oregon 107 Students
Oregon State University 95 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 95 Students
Portland State University 68 Students
Northern Arizona University 59 Students
Arizona State University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Psychology 82 Students
Biology 79 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 167 Reviews
3.0 Alum
10/3/2023
South was a great school academic wise, but the overall atmosphere of south is uncomfortable. I had a good friend group while attending but the experience was negatively impacted by other peoples views and behavior.
5.0 Senior
8/19/2023
SAHS is a great school with many teachers and counselors who will do their best to help you through anything you may be going through. The teachers are very nice and most of them are great at their job. Overall great school.
4.0 Junior
1/17/2023
South Anchorage is a relatively modern school with lots of resources. The sport programs are very quality. Sadly, not much diversity.
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3.6 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/20/2023
Failing my child…never called me and after I called continues to not reach out…I might as well quit my job and be the teacher…curious at what we are paying for…over 75% of taxes going to the school…FOR NOTHING!!!
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2.0 other
8/23/2014
I hate this school the only reason why I havent left for service yet is because the JROTC program is amazing and a couple of the teachers are nice and the counselors are very friendly
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5.0 teacher
8/4/2014
South High is an outstanding comprehensive public high school. The educators are professional and dedicated, and students are well prepared for further education and life.
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5.0 parent
4/1/2010
I absolutly love South High School!! My oldest daughter is a sophmore now and she is in all honors classes and is doing great!!!! Her and her friends go to math support for lunch which is really making her grades stand out. She plays lots of sports there and it has given her so many great opportunit...
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