At a glance
Reported students
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
McLaughlin Secondary School: 77 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 57
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
What the reported data says about McLaughlin Secondary School
McLaughlin Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Anchorage. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Anchorage School District. NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (45.5%) and White (19.5%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McLaughlin Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native45.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial13%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anchorage School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
High · Grades 10–12
124 reported students
S.A.V.E. High School
High · Grades 09–12
156 reported students
Highland Academy Charter
High · Grades 06–12
200 reported students
Alaska Middle College School
High · Grades 11–12
272 reported students
Benny Benson Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
275 reported students
Steller Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
305 reported students
Public schools near McLaughlin Secondary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School High · Anchorage School District | 10–12 | 124 | 0.4 mi |
| Alaska Middle College School High · Anchorage School District | 11–12 | 272 | 0.4 mi |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School High · Anchorage School District | 09–12 | 1,636 | 1.3 mi |
| S.A.V.E. High School High · Anchorage School District | 09–12 | 156 | 1.8 mi |
| Highland Academy Charter High · Charter · Anchorage School District | 06–12 | 200 | 2 mi |
| Steller Secondary School High · Anchorage School District | 06–12 | 305 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McLaughlin Secondary School
What grades does McLaughlin Secondary School serve?
McLaughlin Secondary School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Anchorage School District.
How many students attend McLaughlin Secondary School?
McLaughlin Secondary School reported 77 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 57 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McLaughlin Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 77 students and 10.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McLaughlin Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McLaughlin Secondary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anchorage School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is McLaughlin Secondary School in?
McLaughlin Secondary School is part of Anchorage School District, based in Anchorage, AK, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McLaughlin Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School (0.4 mi), Alaska Middle College School (0.4 mi), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.