Barrow High School
Tel:
(907)852-8950
- Barrow High School serves 232 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Barrow High School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 232 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barrow High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barrow High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 59% | 23% |
| Asian | 13% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 3% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Slope Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barrow High School is Kiita Learning Community (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eben Hopson Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fred Ipalook Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrow Fred Ipalook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 674 students
0.4 miles
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907)852-4711 0.4 PK-5 674 - Barrow Eben Hopson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 256 students
0.7 miles
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907)852-3880 0.7 6-8 256 - Barrow Kiita Learning Community Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
0.7 miles
5246 Karluk Street
Barrow, AK 99723
(907)852-9677 0.7 9-12 56 - Atqasuk Meade River School Grades: PK-12 | 85 students
58.2 miles
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907)633-6315 58.2 PK-12 85 - Wainwright Alak School Grades: PK-12 | 167 students
86.1 miles
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907)763-2541 86.1 PK-12 167
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