West High School

west.asdk12.org/

1,702 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West High School, located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the most prominent and historically significant public secondary schools in the Anchorage School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic offerings, including a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program that attracts students from across the district. The school’s campus is notably shared with Romig Middle School, creating a unique educational environment that fosters a long-term academic community within the local area.

Beyond its academic rigor, West High is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong sense of school spirit. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led clubs that contribute to a well-rounded high school experience. As a cornerstone of the Anchorage community, West High School balances a focus on college and career readiness with a commitment to celebrating the diverse backgrounds and talents of its student body.

1,702

Total Students

77.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	268
Black	108
Asian	181
Two or More	226
American Indian	140
Pacific Islander	185

White
594 (34.9%)
Hispanic
268 (15.7%)
Two or More
226 (13.3%)
Pacific Islander
185 (10.9%)
Asian
181 (10.6%)
American Indian
140 (8.2%)
Black
108 (6.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-2500
Website:	http://west.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	575
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 462

Grade 10 480

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 359

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	462
Grade 10	480
Grade 11	401
Grade 12	359

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	782	45.9%
Male	920	54.1%

High School 9th - 12th