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West High School

Anchorage, Alaska · Grades 9 to 12 · Anchorage School District

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About West High School

West High School is a public school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,702 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Anchorage. There are about 21.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (77.6 teachers in all). It is one of 94 schools in Anchorage School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city. There are 58 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1700 Hillcrest Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone	(907) 742-2500
School district	Anchorage School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,702
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	77.6
Students per teacher	21.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Anchorage Municipality

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 020018000120). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Romig Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Anchorage · 0.2 mi Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 12Anchorage · 0.5 mi Aquarian Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 6Anchorage · 0.6 mi Inlet View ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Anchorage · 0.7 mi North Star ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Anchorage · 0.8 mi Steller Secondary SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Anchorage · 0.8 mi Frontier Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 12Anchorage · 1 mi Central Middle School of SciencePublic · Grades 6 to 8Anchorage · 1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West High School serve?

West High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West High School?

West High School reported 1,702 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?

About 21.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,702 students and 77.6 teachers in federal data.

Is West High School a public or charter school?

West High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West High School in?

West High School is part of Anchorage School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ak/anchorage-school-district/

Where is West High School located?

West High School is at 1700 Hillcrest Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517. The phone number is (907) 742-2500.

How many other schools are near West High School?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of West High School in our directory.