S.A.V.E. High School

save.asdk12.org/

147 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

S.A.V.E. High School (School of Alternatives for Vocational Education) is an alternative secondary school located in Anchorage, Alaska, within the Anchorage School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on a smaller learning community, S.A.V.E. aims to help students who are at risk of dropping out achieve academic success, earn their high school diplomas, and develop a clear plan for their future.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes a blend of core academic requirements and vocational training, allowing students to gain practical skills alongside their general education. With a focus on personalized instruction and strong mentorship, S.A.V.E. works to build student confidence and resilience. By offering a different pedagogical approach—often featuring smaller class sizes and individualized credit recovery options—the school serves as a vital bridge for students looking to overcome obstacles and complete their K-12 education in a setting that better meets their unique needs.

147

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S.A.V.E. High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	16
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	28
Pacific Islander	22

White
42 (28.6 %)
Two or More
28 (19.0 %)
American Indian
28 (19.0 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (10.9 %)
Black
6 (4.1 %)
Asian
5 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-1250
Website:	http://save.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 10 1

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 120