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

Should you attend Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) or Alternative Learning Systems? 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.

School Overview

School
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Alternative Learning Systems
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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%)

Alternative Learning Systems ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 7,486 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alternative Learning Systems ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
7,486 students
193 students
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alternative Learning Systems over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alternative Learning Systems.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
12 teachers
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alternative Learning Systems over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
n/a
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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#100 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
#329 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
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.
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.
40%
(Top 50% in AK)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
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.
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.
52%
(Top 10% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
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.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 50% in AK)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
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.
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.

Students by Grade

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

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
21%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
9%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
44%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
17%
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.73
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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
8%
n/a
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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
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 2022-23 school year.
 
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