S.A.V.E. High School

save.asdk12.org/

156 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.

156

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

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	34
Hispanic	27
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	16

American Indian
38 (24.4%)
White
34 (21.8%)
Two or More
30 (19.2%)
Hispanic
27 (17.3%)
Pacific Islander
16 (10.3%)
Black
7 (4.5%)
Asian
4 (2.6%)

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:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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 9 3

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S.A.V.E. High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	3
Grade 10	6
Grade 11	39
Grade 12	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S.A.V.E. High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	57.1%
Male	67	42.9%

High School 9th - 12th