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Highland Academy Charter vs. Mclaughlin Secondary School

Should you attend Highland Academy Charter or Mclaughlin Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Highland Academy Charter
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mclaughlin Secondary School
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Highland Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Mclaughlin Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 178 students in grades 6-12, Highland Academy Charter 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
178 students
75 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mclaughlin Secondary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
87% | 13%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Academy Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclaughlin Secondary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mclaughlin Secondary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Secondary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#205 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
#174 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Academy Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mclaughlin Secondary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)
<50%
(Top 20% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclaughlin Secondary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclaughlin Secondary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland Academy Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mclaughlin Secondary School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Academy Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mclaughlin Secondary School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
19
1
Grade 7 Students
25
2
Grade 8 Students
24
3
Grade 9 Students
29
9
Grade 10 Students
34
15
Grade 11 Students
22
24
Grade 12 Students
25
21
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
12%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mclaughlin Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mclaughlin Secondary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
95%
(93-94 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mclaughlin Secondary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 1993-94 school year.
 
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