Hanshew Middle School

10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507

hanshew.asdk12.org/

691 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hanshew Middle School, located on Lake Otis Parkway in Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a prominent educational hub within the Anchorage School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Hanshew offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. The school’s proximity to residential areas in South Anchorage makes it a central pillar of the community, often acting as a gathering place for local programs and events. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence via the Anchorage School District portal, which provides essential updates on school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for parental involvement.

691

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanshew Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	80
Black	28
Asian	77
Two or More	114
American Indian	100
Pacific Islander	41

White
251 (36.3 %)
Two or More
114 (16.5 %)
American Indian
100 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (11.6 %)
Asian
77 (11.1 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (5.9 %)
Black
28 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)349-1561
Website:	http://hanshew.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 7 319

Grade 8 372