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Alternative Learning Systems vs. Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)

Should you attend Alternative Learning Systems or Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Alternative Learning Systems
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Alternative Learning Systems in Fairbanks, AK, serves 193 students from Pre–K to 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district ratio at Lathrop High School (1:19) but lower than Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (1:121).
The school has 56% minority enrollment and is ranked among the top 20% most diverse public schools in Alaska, indicating notable demographic diversity in this Fairbanks public high school.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32% and the district average of 33%, continuing a multi–year trend of below–average math performance.
Reading proficiency ranges from 11–19%, lower than the state average of 29% and district average of 32%, with no improvement observed in recent years.
Graduation rates remain low at 30–34%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 78% and district average of 76%, placing the school in the bottom 50% for this key parent priority metric.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (IDEA) in Fairbanks, AK, serves 7,486 students from prekindergarten through grade 12, with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 125:1, which is substantially higher than typical ratios for the district and state.
The school's math proficiency in 2023 is 40%, which is approximately equal to the Galena City School District average of 40% and higher than the Alaska state average of 32%.
Reading proficiency is 52%, ranking in the top 10% statewide and higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 47%; this reflects an overall strong performance relative to peers.
Science proficiency ranges from 65% to 69%, placing IDEA among the top 10% of Alaska public schools and significantly above the state average of 38% in 2022.
The graduation rate at IDEA is 77%, which is approximately equal to the district average of 77% but slightly lower than the state average of 78%; the graduation rate improved from 73% in 2020 to 77% in 2023.
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
193 students
7,486 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alternative Learning Systems over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alternative Learning Systems.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alternative Learning Systems over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Systems with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#329 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#100 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alternative Learning Systems, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
40%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative Learning Systems who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Galena City School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 10% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative Learning Systems who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Galena City School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
77%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alternative Learning Systems with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) with the average graduation rate observed in the Galena City School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alternative Learning Systems by grade.
This chart displays the students of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) by grade.
Pre-K Students
8
273
Kindergarten Students
-
570
Grade 1 Students
-
593
Grade 2 Students
1
575
Grade 3 Students
1
579
Grade 4 Students
1
586
Grade 5 Students
3
560
Grade 6 Students
2
551
Grade 7 Students
5
564
Grade 8 Students
4
528
Grade 9 Students
21
451
Grade 10 Students
20
528
Grade 11 Students
62
483
Grade 12 Students
65
645

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
21%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alternative Learning Systems, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Galena City School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alternative Learning Systems, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Galena City School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alternative Learning Systems, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alternative Learning Systems, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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