School Notes Overview:
North Pole High School is known as the Patriots , who excel in academics, fine arts, athletics and citizenship. Our comprehensive four-year high school program offers courses and opportunities that meet the needs of all our students in college preparatory, business, career and technical education as well as enrichment programs. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, science, math, history, government and art. Honors courses are available in English and World History. Students register in six classes per semester and attend classes in a rotating, modified block schedule. In addition to our other academic classes we offer innovative opportunities such as the co-op work study program, our fine arts and music programs and our inclusion plan for special needs students continue to hold North Pole High School on the cutting edge of progressive education. We have a full NATEF certified automotive program, CAD and web design classes. Three world languages are available at NPHS.
School Overview:
North Pole High School
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| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Fairbanks North Star County, AK | |
| Students & Faculty | ||
| Total Students | 820 students | |
| % Male / % Female | 52% / 48% | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 194 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 196 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 245 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 185 students | ||
This School
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | 1:14 |
| Students by Ethnicity | This School
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| % American Indian | 9% | 15% |
| % Asian | 3% | 8% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| % Black | 4% | 4% |
| % White | 77% | 59% |
| Unknown | 2% | 8% |
| Additional Student Information | This School
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 22% |
| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Performance | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
This School's Agency
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| Number of Schools Managed | 35 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 14,553 students | 407 students |
| District Total Revenue | $207,543,000 | $9,319,000 |
| District Expenditure | $217,719,000 | $10,303,000 |
| District Revenue / Student | $14,261 | $22,897 |
| District Expenditure / Student | $14,960 | $25,314 |
| District Graduation Rates | 92% | 92% |
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In the News:
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Retired teachers organization offers scholarships (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
posted on May 24, 2011 at 07:52:32 am
FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks Retired Teachers Association gave seven scholarships away to graduating seniors this year. Emily Dreydoppel of North Pole High School and Malia Simpson of West Valley Hi... -
North Pole Class of '86 sets 25-year reunion July 22-24 (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
posted on May 10, 2011 at 11:41:03 pm
The North Pole High School Class of 1986 is holding its 25-year reunion July 22-24, starting with a gathering at the Badger Den at 6 p.m. on July 22. The following day there is to be a buff... -
Super Bowl champion Daryn Colledge returns to North Pole High School (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
posted on April 30, 2011 at 06:07:46 am
FAIRBANKS — Diligence in the weight room is one of the reasons Daryn Colledge was an All-American left offensive tackle during his career at Boise State University and helped the Green Bay Packers ... -
Pascoe scores natural hat trick as Patriots top Hawks (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
posted on November 17, 2010 at 09:06:54 am
FAIRBANKS—Jordan Pascoe scored a natural hat trick — three goals in a row — in the first period on Tuesday night, leading the North Pole High School hockey team to its first win of the season with...
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- Student/Alumni - 2010-09-11 - I Think This Is A Veary Good School To Attend. They Have Great Teachers And A wide Variety Of Sports And Classes To Choose From.
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (99705) | School Zip (99705)
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| Population (Approximate) | 16,452 people | 624,992 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 20% |
| Median Household Income | $58,643 | $52,807 |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 63% / 37% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Star Of The North Secondary School - 200 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School - 473 students - 9.9 mi. away - view location
- Lathrop High School - 1209 students - 12.4 mi. away - view location
- Alternative Learning Systems - 114 students - 12.4 mi. away - view location
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t. - 199 students - 12.4 mi. away - view location
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