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School Comparison

Gerstle River School
vs.
Alaska Homeschool

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Gerstle River School
Alaska Homeschool
  • Alaska Homeschool reported a higher graduating cohort than Gerstle River School (19 vs. 4).
  • Gerstle River School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alaska Homeschool (10 vs. 3).
  • Alaska Homeschool reported a higher sat/act participation than Gerstle River School (1 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Gerstle River School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alaska Homeschool (10 vs. 3).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Alaska Homeschool reported a higher graduating cohort than Gerstle River School (19 vs. 4).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Alaska Homeschool reported a higher sat/act participation than Gerstle River School (1 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Alaska Homeschool reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Gerstle River School (0.33 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Alaska Homeschool

4 metrics were reported by Alaska Homeschool. Comparable data for Gerstle River School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
4
Dual enrollment
10
Students per counselor
700:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Gerstle River School
$15,156.72
Alaska Homeschool
$15,156.72
Local revenue share
Gerstle River School
6.7%
Alaska Homeschool
6.7%
State revenue share
Gerstle River School
80.1%
Alaska Homeschool
80.1%
Federal revenue share
Gerstle River School
13.2%
Alaska Homeschool
13.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gerstle River School
37.3%
Alaska Homeschool
37.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$74,223
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$74,223
Poverty rate
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
13.3%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
19.6%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
19.6%
Unemployment rate
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
5.9%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
5.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.