For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,236 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska are Steller Secondary School, Unalaska Jr/sr High School and Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Alaska blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Alaska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alaska include Steller Secondary School, Unalaska Jr/sr High School and Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alaska?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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