Robert Service High School is a public high school in Anchorage, Alaska. It had an enrollment of 1,779 students as of August 2, 2016. Serving grades 9 through 12, the school was named for the poet Robert W. Service.
Serving 1,536 students in grades 9-12, Service High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Service High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Service High School's student population of 1,536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Service High School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Service High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
- The mission of Robert Service High School is to provide a superior education in a safe learning environment that will empower students to become responsible young adults who will succeed in a rapidly changing and complex society. Service High School offers a comprehensive curriculum including honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, remedial courses, career technology courses, cooperative work experience, Socratic seminars, special education services, and Community Involvement.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Service High School's ranking?
Service High School is ranked #204 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Service High School often compared to?
Service High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, Bartlett High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Service High School?
The graduation rate of Service High School is 86%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Service High School?
1,536 students attend Service High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Service High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Service High School?
Service High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Service High School offer ?
Service High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Service High School part of?
Service High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Service High School located?
Service High School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.
School Reviews
5 4/5/2010
Service is awesome! Cuz it's my school and yeah the academic programs are good.
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