For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,058 students in North Slope Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 9% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% 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
500 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Slope Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,590 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
77%
22%
# Asian Students
110 Students
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
30 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
2%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
69 Students
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
3%
# Two or more races Students
254 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
117
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,548 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,992 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,548
$20,243
Spending / Student
$39,992
$21,325
Best North Slope Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Meade River School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
Barrow High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Tikigaq School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Alak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of North Slope Borough School District?
North Slope Borough School District is ranked #48 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is North Slope Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,992 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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