Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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Mclaughlin Secondary School's student population of 75 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Mclaughlin Secondary 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 Mclaughlin Secondary School is 0.73, 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
#174 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
42%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
2%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (93-94)
95%
15%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mclaughlin Secondary School's ranking?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is ranked #174 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mclaughlin Secondary School often compared to?
Mclaughlin Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Academy Charter, Mirror Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclaughlin Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Mclaughlin Secondary School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mclaughlin Secondary School?
75 students attend Mclaughlin Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mclaughlin Secondary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Secondary School?
Mclaughlin Secondary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Secondary School offer ?
Mclaughlin Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mclaughlin Secondary School part of?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Mclaughlin Secondary School located?
Mclaughlin Secondary School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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