SOUTH ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL
South Anchorage High School is a public high school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 1,411 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, South Anchorage High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Anchorage High School (SAHS), located in the scenic Huffman/O'Malley area, is one of the premier public secondary institutions within the Anchorage School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment while fostering a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective pathways, and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.
Beyond its academic reputation, South Anchorage High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly competitive athletics department and active student organizations. The school campus serves as a central hub for student life in South Anchorage, promoting school spirit through its mascot, the Wolverine. With a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, SAHS emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high standards, consistently ranking as a top-performing school within the state of Alaska.
For more information, contact South Anchorage High School at (907) 742-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anchorage, AK 99516-3607
(907) 742-6200
http://south.asdk12.org/
SOUTH ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Anchorage, AK with about 1,411 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Anchorage School District
- Total Students:
- 1,411
- Teachers:
- 62.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,411 students
- White
- 66.3%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.