Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School

4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508

east.asdk12.org/

1,745 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located on Northern Lights Boulevard in Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the largest and most historically significant secondary institutions in the Anchorage School District. Known for its diverse student body and central location, the school serves as a cornerstone for the local community, offering a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational training, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, East High is widely recognized for its strong culture of school spirit and its robust extracurricular offerings. The school boasts a competitive athletic program and a variety of clubs, ranging from arts and performance groups to academic organizations, which provide students with numerous opportunities for personal growth and social engagement. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, East High remains a prominent hub for educational excellence and student development within the Anchorage area.

1,745

Total Students

84.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	244
Black	142
Asian	342
Two or More	290
American Indian	211
Pacific Islander	226

Asian
342 (19.6 %)
White
290 (16.6 %)
Two or More
290 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
244 (14.0 %)
Pacific Islander
226 (13.0 %)
American Indian
211 (12.1 %)
Black
142 (8.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-2100
Website:	http://east.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 501

Grade 10 465

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 387