Alternative Learning Systems

520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks AK, 99701 | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 907-452-2000
  • grades PK-12
  • students 111
  • type Other
PROFICIENCY 13% 66% lower than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 38 in Fairbanks
  • Ranked #0 of 560 in Alaska
Proficiency Averages
40%Fairbanks
37%Alaska

Alternative Learning Systems is a school servicing grades PK to 12 and is located in the district of "Fairbanks North Star Borough School District" in Fairbanks, AK. There are a total of 111 students and 5 teachers at Alternative Learning Systems, for a student to teacher ratio of 23 to 1.

Alternative Learning Systems has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 12.5%, which is 66% lower than the Alaska average.

Alternative Learning Systems location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students111
Teachers5
Student/Teacher ratio23:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment0
Taking some courses0
Taking some courses (not tests)0
Passing some courses0
Passing no courses0

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Alternative Learning Systems, there are a total of n/a students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with n/a taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All10%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7< 50%
8< 50%
High School<= 20%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All15%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7< 50%
8< 50%
High School21-39%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

Alternative Learning Systems race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictAlaskaNational
White 47.6% 66.2% 48.4% 51.1%
Black 4.8% 4.3% 3.5% 15.9%
Asian 2.7% 2.2% 6.3% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8% 6.7% 6.7% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 29.3% 9.5% 24.0% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.9% 2.5% 0.4%
Multiracial 6.8% 10.1% 8.7% 3.1%

Fairbanks demographics profile

StatisticFairbanksAlaskaNational
Population31,427731,545328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)990191
Median age27.933.637.7
Male/Female ratio1.1:11.1:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)54%53%55%
Speak English86%84%79%
Speak Spanish6%4%13%

Education level achieved in Fairbanks

IndexFairbanksAlaskaNational
Completed 8th grade86.5%88.0%84.3%
Completed high school85.4%87.2%83.0%
Completed some college64.9%64.6%59.4%
Completed associate degree33.6%37.1%38.5%
Completed bachelors25.6%28.8%30.3%
Completed masters7.9%10.4%11.5%
Completed professional degree2.6%2.9%3.3%
Completed doctorate1.1%1.1%1.3%
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Source: The Alternative Learning Systems data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.