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Whaley School

PublicGrades -1–12
Anchorage, Alaska · Anchorage School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students298
Student:Teacher6.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Whaley School
OverviewInscrizioneDemografichePerformanceAttendenzaRisultatiComportamentoLa forza lavoro

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 254
298
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
18%-36.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Whaley School is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Anchorage, Alaska. The school enrolls 298 students. It is part of the Anchorage School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictAnchorage School District
County2020
CityAnchorage
ZIP99508
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020018000121

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment298
White33.9%
Hispanic / Latino7.0%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.0%
Two or More Races16.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
33.9%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
4.7%
Asian
7.7%
Two+
16.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)