Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

About Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

The Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ASSDHH) is an educational institution dedicated to providing quality education and support services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the school is the only state-run school specifically designed to meet the needs of students with hearing impairments in the state.
ASSDHH provides a comprehensive educational program to students ranging from preschool through high school. The school offers a variety of services and programs to meet the individual needs of each student, including language and communication instruction, support services, and specialized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and science. Students also have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and art.
The school also provides a variety of resources to ensure that students and their families have the support they need to be successful. These resources include an on-site audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and mental health professionals. Additionally, the school offers a variety of support groups and services to help families navigate the process of obtaining the necessary resources and services for their children.
At ASSDHH, students are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential and receive the education they need to be successful in life. The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive and reach their goals.

Address:	5530 E Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone:	(907) 742-4281
Site:	www.asdk12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7751#calendar11634/20180426/month
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	21 students

Overview Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing serves 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1. Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.