Demographics
In the 2009-10 school year, the Anchorage School District enrolled approximately 49,420 students; of which 35.6% were economically disadvantaged. In terms of race and ethnicity, the Anchorage School District is considered a minority-majority district, meaning the minority groups make up the majority of the district's population. Non-white students make up roughly 52 percent of the school district's student body.
Composition:
| 48% | White |
| 6% | Black |
| 10% | Hispanic |
| 14% | Asian/Pacific Islander |
| 9% | American Indian/Alaska Native |
| 13% | Multi-ethnic |
The district served approximately 8,600 students with special needs who were eligible for special education services in 2008-09. Also that year, the district's English Language Learner program for students with limited English Proficiency served 5,808 students and the Gifted program assisted 3,563 students.
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