Anchor Lutheran School in Anchorage, Alaska has been serving families with Christ-centered education since 1979. Founded by the Lutheran School Association of Anchorage (LSSA), Anchor began as a non-profit, independent school supported by Zion Lutheran Church and Anchorage Lutheran Church. In 1985, the completion of the Lutheran Center on Arctic Boulevard near Dimond Boulevard gave Anchor its permanent home. Soon after, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church joined as an associated congregation.
Today, LSSA continues to operate as a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian school organization governed by an appointed Board of Directors. Anchor now serves approximately 320 students from preschool through Grade 12 (ages 3–18), representing over 20 Christian denominations and seven countries.
As an international Christian school, Anchor is recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and authorized to issue Form I-20 for F-1 student visas through SEVIS. Our academic calendar includes 170 instructional days, with school running from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, plus a wide range of after-school activities, sports, and high school sports through ASAA.
Anchor maintains full, six-year accreditation with National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), ensuring the highest standards of Christian education. Our graduates consistently excel—attending top universities worldwide and contributing to their communities as doctors, engineers, teachers, contractors, and more.
Our greatest strength is our people. Anchor’s dedicated faculty includes teachers from across the United States, with most coming from Alaska. Over 70% hold postgraduate degrees in education (3 holding a PhD), bringing both professional expertise and a deep commitment to Christian teaching.
Today, LSSA continues to operate as a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian school organization governed by an appointed Board of Directors. Anchor now serves approximately 320 students from preschool through Grade 12 (ages 3–18), representing over 20 Christian denominations and seven countries.
As an international Christian school, Anchor is recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and authorized to issue Form I-20 for F-1 student visas through SEVIS. Our academic calendar includes 170 instructional days, with school running from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, plus a wide range of after-school activities, sports, and high school sports through ASAA.
Anchor maintains full, six-year accreditation with National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), ensuring the highest standards of Christian education. Our graduates consistently excel—attending top universities worldwide and contributing to their communities as doctors, engineers, teachers, contractors, and more.
Our greatest strength is our people. Anchor’s dedicated faculty includes teachers from across the United States, with most coming from Alaska. Over 70% hold postgraduate degrees in education (3 holding a PhD), bringing both professional expertise and a deep commitment to Christian teaching.
