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Scenic Foothills is an Anchorage neighborhood located between Northern Lights Boulevard, Tudor Road, Baxter Road, and the Chugach State Park. This area of town is a good place for families and young professionals. This is also a good neighborhood for nature and sports enthusiasts thanks to quick access to Far North Bicentennial Park.

Zip Codes: 99504, 99507

Neighboring Neighborhoods: Basher, Campbell Park, Northeast, U-Med District

Scenic Foothills Community Council Website and Facebook page

- Baxter Elementary School: ‌The staff and students at Baxter Elementary are committed to work together to achieve high academic standards and social responsibility in a safe respectful school environment in partnership with parents and the community. Visit the Baxter Elementary School website for more.

- Scenic Park Elementary School: is a traditional neighborhood school that also offers a full Chinese Immersion program for Kindergartden through 5th grade.  Their staff believes social and emotional learning to be the foundation of academic achievement. They partner with a diverse and involved community to create balanced educational goals and a safe and caring environment for learning. Visit the Scenic Park Elementary School website for more.

- Begich Middle School: The mission of Nicholas J Begich Middle School, through a partnership of students, families, staff and community, is to ensure that every student has the skills to build a strong social and academic foundation. Their mission is accomplished by providing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that meets individual needs and is delivered in a safe environment by a dedicated, nurturing staff. Visit the Begich Middle School website for more.

- Wendler Middle School: Wendler is a vibrant, diverse and caring middle school serving students in grades 7-8. Their urban, digitally literate school is home to approximately 500 students. As a community of active learners they focus on academic challenges and thorough preparation for high school and beyond. Wendler provides skill remediation targeted to academic improvement bringing students up to, and above, grade level. Visit the Wendler Middle School website for more.

- Anchorage STrEaM Academy: ASA is a (lottery) charter middle school, serving approximately 160-170 students in grades 6,7,8.  They are a project-based, STEM-focused, outdoor education school. These three pillars could easily singularly be a mission for any school, but they combine all three for a unique learning experience. Anchorage STrEaM Academy empowers students to be involved learners, critical thinkers and engaged citizens who are inspired by the natural world. Visit the Anchorage STrEaM Academy website for more.

- Bartlett High School: Bartlett High School is one of eight comprehensive high schools in Anchorage and has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12.  Bartlett is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.  The school maintains high-quality academic and activity programs. Visit the Bartlett High School website for more.

To find the school for a particular address check Anchorage School District Finder

Scenic Foothills Parks:

 To learn more about specific assets for your favorite park, visit Park and Facility Information Map Application by the Municipality of Anchorage.