Inlet View Elementary vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inlet View Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
190 students
West High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Inlet View Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | West High School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 159 | #26 of 49 |
| National rank | #16256 of 50,301 | #12147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 190 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inlet View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 35.3).
- •Inlet View Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Inlet View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Inlet View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 37.7%).
- •Inlet View Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.1).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 190.
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 Inlet View Elementary better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Inlet View Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 35.3 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 Inlet View Elementary and West High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inlet View Elementary: 190. West High School: 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inlet View Elementary and West High School rank in Alaska?
Inlet View Elementary is 49th of 159 and West High School is 26th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).