Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(907)372-3110
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School serves 351 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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 20%)
School Overview
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #195 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| White | 63% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eielson Afb Crawford Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 296 students
0.2 miles
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907)372-3306 0.2 3-6 296 - Eielson Afb Anderson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 216 students
0.4 miles
768 Kodiak St
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907)372-2167 0.4 PK-2 216 - North Pole North Pole Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 594 students
9.5 miles
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2271 9.5 6-8 594 - North Pole North Pole Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
9.7 miles
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2286 9.7 PK-5 487 - North Pole North Pole High School Grades: 9-12 | 708 students
9.8 miles
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-3761 9.8 9-12 708
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