Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Tel:
(907)452-2000
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t. serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t.'s student population of 286 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 286 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is 0.44, 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) | 35-39% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-59% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is Alternative Learning Systems (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Learning Systems (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Learning Systems (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
0.0 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.0 PK-12 110 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
0.3 miles
1000 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 0.3 PK-8 420 - Fairbanks Lathrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 960 students
0.4 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 0.4 9-12 960 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 391 students
0.4 miles
951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.4 7-8 391 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.7 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.7 PK-6 360
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