For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,853 students in North Slope Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in North Slope Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
11 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
1,853 Students
127,180 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
6,818 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Slope Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)87.7%
42.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
77%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 14-year historical data
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2004–2020. View full 20-year historical data
% White
2%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,807 is higher than the state median of $22,346. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,750 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$2,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$85 MM
$2,919 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$42,807
$22,346
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$45,750
$22,953
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best North Slope Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Barrow High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Alak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,853 students.
What is the rank of North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District is ranked #44 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough School District?
77% of North Slope Borough School District students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is North Slope Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,750 is higher than the state median of $22,953. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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