FOCUS Homeschool
564 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
FOCUS Homeschool, located in Anchorage, Alaska, operates as a state-funded correspondence program designed to support families who choose to educate their children at home. As a part of the public school system, the program provides a "personalized learning" approach, allowing parents to act as the primary instructors while receiving professional guidance, curriculum assistance, and administrative support from certified teachers. The program is flexible, catering to a wide range of educational philosophies and learning styles, which empowers parents to tailor their children's schooling to individual needs and interests.
Beyond academic curriculum support, FOCUS Homeschool serves as a vital community hub for Alaskan homeschoolers. The program allocates instructional funds that families can use to purchase approved educational materials, extracurricular activities, and enrichment courses. By blending the autonomy of homeschooling with the resources and oversight of the public school district, FOCUS aims to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that meets state standards while maintaining the convenience and customized environment of home-based learning.
Beyond academic curriculum support, FOCUS Homeschool serves as a vital community hub for Alaskan homeschoolers. The program allocates instructional funds that families can use to purchase approved educational materials, extracurricular activities, and enrichment courses. By blending the autonomy of homeschooling with the resources and oversight of the public school district, FOCUS aims to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that meets state standards while maintaining the convenience and customized environment of home-based learning.
564
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
61.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 433 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 52 |
| American Indian | 46 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White433 (76.8 %)
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Two or More52 (9.2 %)
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American Indian46 (8.2 %)
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Hispanic23 (4.1 %)
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Asian6 (1.1 %)
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Black3 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Chugach School District |
| Phone: | (907)522-7400 |
| Website: | http://www.focushomeschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 564 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 61.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
36
Kindergarten
55
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
44
Grade 7
44
Grade 8
32
Grade 9
38
Grade 10
34
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
38
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 |
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Grade 1 | 40 |
| Grade 2 | 46 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 47 |
| Grade 5 | 31 |
| Grade 6 | 44 |
| Grade 7 | 44 |
| Grade 8 | 32 |
| Grade 9 | 38 |
| Grade 10 | 34 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
| Grade 12 | 38 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 278 | 49.3% |
| Male | 286 | 50.7% |
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