Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School serves 351 students in grades 7-12.
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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian).
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 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% 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 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #189 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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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% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 41% |
| 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eielson Afb Crawford Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-6 | 296 students10
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 Math: 31% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 594 students10
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 Math: 47% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 487 students10
9.7 miles
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286 9.7 PK-5 487 - North Pole North Pole High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 708 students10
9.8 miles
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761 9.8 9-12 708
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