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McLaughlin Secondary School

2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Ranked 114 of 127 in Alaska

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McLaughlin Secondary School

2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508

About McLaughlin Secondary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 10% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
6 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
75
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.67%
Asian 1.33%
Hispanic 9.33%
Black 6.67%
Two+ Races 9.33%
Native Am. 41.33%
White
26.67%
Asian
1.33%
Hispanic
9.33%
Black
6.67%
Two+ Races
9.33%
Native Am.
41.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 75
13.33%
10 Female
86.67%
65 Male

Student Population

75 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

93 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

McLaughlin Secondary School Contact Information

Address

2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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Phone

(907) 742-1120

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TOP 114 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McLaughlin Secondary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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McLaughlin Secondary School is always improving its student-centered programs by offering specialized educational services that help students grow both academically and socially and emotionally. The school's curriculum is mostly about getting credits back and exploring careers. This makes sure that students have a clear path to getting their high school diploma and doing well in college. Recent efforts also focus on individualized instruction through a partnership with the Anchorage School District. This means that each student can have a learning experience that meets their specific needs.

FAQ

Q1. Does McLaughlin Secondary School offer SAT and ACT exams?

Ans. The school staff works hard to give students the tools and supervision they need to take the SAT and ACT tests so they can do well in the future.

Q2. How is the curriculum designed for students in school?

Ans. The school has a very personalized education program that helps students fill in any gaps in their learning by meeting them where they are.

Q3. What kinds of job training are there for students in school?

Ans. School kids can take part in different shop classes and life-skills workshops that help them learn how to be independent in a practical way.

Q4. How does the school help students grow emotionally?

Ans. When schools focus on restorative practices and counseling, they help students become more resilient and make better choices.

Q5. Do school kids have ways to be creative?

Ans. Even though schools have a lot of rules, students are encouraged to express themselves through art and writing programs run by dedicated teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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