Welcome to The Atheneum School

Founded in 1994, Atheneum is an independent co-educational college preparatory school in Anchorage Alaska. Atheneum offers a challenging academic program for students from grades 6 thru 12. The program aims to engage students with the most distinguished minds of civilization through the study of great texts. Atheneum graduates are well prepared for higher education and matriculate to the colleges and universities of their choice.

For a detailed description of the school's program see its Bulletin. Atheneum School's PTSA publishes the semiannual Q.E.D. Journal, which includes articles, poetry, and other writings from students, parents, and instructors. The school offers Summer programs open to the public for students of ages 12 and up.

The Community

First and foremost, the Atheneum Community includes its students. But it also includes parents and friends from the community who are interested in providing the finest education for Alaska's youth. If you would like to join us there are many ways for you to do so: offer special instruction, volunteer at the school, make a financial contribution, or just stop by for a visit. Our doors are always open!

Our Graduates

Atheneum graduates have a proven track-record of matriculating to the colleges and universities of their choice, including:

• Rennselear Poly Technical Institute
• Cornell University
• Lewis and Clark College
• St. John's College in Annapolis, MD
• St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM
• Mount Holyoke
• University of Hawaii
• Hampshire College
• Cornell College
• Whitman College
• Gonzaga University
• University of Oregon in Eugene
• University of Alaska