Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School vs Highland Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,636 students
Highland Academy Charter
Anchorage · Charter high · Grades 6–12
200 students
| Measure | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska | Highland Academy Charter Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 49 | #43 of 49 |
| National rank | #15959 of 16,910 | #15114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,636 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Highland Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Highland Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.5).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 200.
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is a public school while Highland Academy Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School better than Highland Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Academy Charter ranks higher (21.0 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Highland Academy Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School: 1,636. Highland Academy Charter: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Highland Academy Charter rank in Alaska?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 46th of 49 and Highland Academy Charter is 43rd of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).