Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(907)372-3110
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School serves 346 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | n/a |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| White | 68% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.35 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 75% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is North Pole High School (9.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Pole Middle School (9.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crawford Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eielson Afb Crawford Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 292 students
0.2 miles
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907)372-3306 0.2 3-6 292 - Eielson Afb Anderson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 241 students
0.4 miles
768 Kodiak Street
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907)372-2167 0.4 PK-2 241 - North Pole North Pole Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
9.5 miles
300 East 8th Avenue
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2271 9.5 6-8 655 - North Pole North Pole Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
9.7 miles
250 Snowman Lane
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2286 9.7 PK-5 504 - North Pole North Pole High School Grades: 9-12 | 725 students
9.8 miles
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-3761 9.8 9-12 725
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