FOCUS Homeschool
549 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
FOCUS Homeschool, located in Anchorage, Alaska, operates as a state-funded correspondence program designed to support families who choose to educate their children at home. As a part of the public school system, the program provides a "personalized learning" approach, allowing parents to act as the primary instructors while receiving professional guidance, curriculum assistance, and administrative support from certified teachers. The program is flexible, catering to a wide range of educational philosophies and learning styles, which empowers parents to tailor their children's schooling to individual needs and interests.
Beyond academic curriculum support, FOCUS Homeschool serves as a vital community hub for Alaskan homeschoolers. The program allocates instructional funds that families can use to purchase approved educational materials, extracurricular activities, and enrichment courses. By blending the autonomy of homeschooling with the resources and oversight of the public school district, FOCUS aims to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that meets state standards while maintaining the convenience and customized environment of home-based learning.
Beyond academic curriculum support, FOCUS Homeschool serves as a vital community hub for Alaskan homeschoolers. The program allocates instructional funds that families can use to purchase approved educational materials, extracurricular activities, and enrichment courses. By blending the autonomy of homeschooling with the resources and oversight of the public school district, FOCUS aims to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that meets state standards while maintaining the convenience and customized environment of home-based learning.
549
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
62.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 438 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 35 |
| American Indian | 42 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White438 (79.8%)
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American Indian42 (7.7%)
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Two or More35 (6.4%)
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Hispanic21 (3.8%)
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Asian5 (0.9%)
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Black4 (0.7%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Chugach School District |
| Phone: | (907)522-7400 |
| Website: | http://www.focushomeschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 549 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 62.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
37
Grade 2
57
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
46
Grade 6
46
Grade 7
41
Grade 8
44
Grade 9
39
Grade 10
31
Grade 11
39
Grade 12
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Grade 1 | 37 |
| Grade 2 | 57 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 44 |
| Grade 5 | 46 |
| Grade 6 | 46 |
| Grade 7 | 41 |
| Grade 8 | 44 |
| Grade 9 | 39 |
| Grade 10 | 31 |
| Grade 11 | 39 |
| Grade 12 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 272 | 49.5% |
| Male | 277 | 50.5% |
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Other K - 12th
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