For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 618 students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in U MED District are Highland Academy Charter, Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing and Mclaughlin Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 25% statewide average).
the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alaska Middle College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Grades: 11-12
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Grades: 10-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK include Highland Academy Charter, Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing and Mclaughlin Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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