Anchorage School District
The Anchorage School District manages all public schools within the Municipality of Anchorage. It is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving approximately 50,000 students at 93 schools. The Anchorage School District has its large size because most states are divided into counties, while the main population of Alaska is grouped into the Municipality of Anchorage. As one of the U.S.'s largest districts, it is often subject to greater amounts of standardized testing.
Types of schools
The Anchorage School District includes:59 elementary schools9 middle schools1 combined middle/high school7 high schools1 K-12 school1 vocational school10 specialized programs/schools (including Steller Secondary School)5 charter schools
Demographics
An estimated 42% of Anchorage School District students are members of ethnic minority groups.58.6% White12.8% Alaska Native/American Indian10.7% Asian/Pacific Islander8.4% African-American6.1% Hispanic3.4% Other There are over 120 languages spoken in the Anchorage School District.
External links Anchorage School District Web Site Languages Spoken in the Anchorage School District
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