Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is a public high school which serves grades 9–12 in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage School District. The current principal is Ron Brown. East's mascot is the Thunderbird, and the school colors are red and blue.
Serving 1,636 students in grades 9-12, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is equal to 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 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School's student population of 1,636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 0.86, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
21%
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
8%
2%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
12%
3%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anchorage School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbird
- East Anchorage High School, lying in the heart of the Anchorage greenbelt, offers spectacular views of the Chugach Mountains to the east and Mount McKinley (Denali) to the north. East High is a comprehensive, four-year high school, and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School's ranking?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is ranked #283 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School often compared to?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
The graduation rate of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 80%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
1,636 students attend Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
19% of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School offer ?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School part of?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School located?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is located in the Russian Jack Park neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 3 other public schools located in Russian Jack Park.
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