- West High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Steller Secondary School (1,064 vs. 74).
- West High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Steller Secondary School (368 vs. 17).
- West High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Steller Secondary School (365 vs. 34).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Steller Secondary School (1,064 vs. 74).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Steller Secondary School (365 vs. 34).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Steller Secondary School (368 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Steller Secondary School (126 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West High School reported a higher students per counselor than Steller Secondary School (297.5:1 vs. 259:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West High School
2 metrics were reported by West High School. Comparable data for Steller Secondary School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
88%
IB enrollment
410
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Steller Secondary School
$16,636.2
West High School
$16,636.2
Local revenue share
Steller Secondary School
28.3%
West High School
28.3%
State revenue share
Steller Secondary School
50.4%
West High School
50.4%
Federal revenue share
Steller Secondary School
21.4%
West High School
21.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Steller Secondary School
43.7%
West High School
43.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Anchorage Municipality
$98,152
Anchorage Municipality
$98,152
Poverty rate
Anchorage Municipality
9.3%
Anchorage Municipality
9.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Anchorage Municipality
37.7%
Anchorage Municipality
37.7%
Unemployment rate
Anchorage Municipality
3.9%
Anchorage Municipality
3.9%
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.