Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School

675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 343 students in grades 7-12, Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 0.51, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#134 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
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60-64%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
2%
3%
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Two or more races
9%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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≥90%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is ranked #134 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pole High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
343 students attend Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School part of?
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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