Steller Secondary School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steller Secondary School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 6–12
305 students
West High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Steller Secondary School Anchorage, Alaska | West High School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 49 | #26 of 49 |
| National rank | #5934 of 16,910 | #12147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steller Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 35.3).
- •Steller Secondary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Steller Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Steller Secondary School does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 305.
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 Steller Secondary School better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Steller Secondary School ranks higher (59.5 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 Steller Secondary School and West High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steller Secondary School: 305. West High School: 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steller Secondary School and West High School rank in Alaska?
Steller Secondary School is 7th of 49 and West High School is 26th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).