Hanshew Middle School

10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507

hanshew.asdk12.org/

822 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hanshew Middle School, located on Lake Otis Parkway in Anchorage, Alaska, serves as a prominent educational hub within the Anchorage School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Hanshew offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. The school’s proximity to residential areas in South Anchorage makes it a central pillar of the community, often acting as a gathering place for local programs and events. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence via the Anchorage School District portal, which provides essential updates on school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for parental involvement.

822

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

33.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanshew Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	107
Black	42
Asian	99
Two or More	173
American Indian	98
Pacific Islander	61

White
242 (29.4%)
Two or More
173 (21.0%)
Hispanic
107 (13.0%)
Asian
99 (12.0%)
American Indian
98 (11.9%)
Pacific Islander
61 (7.4%)
Black
42 (5.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)349-1561
Website:	http://hanshew.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 279