North Pole High School serves 597 students in grades 9-12.
North Pole High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 30% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
North Pole High School's student population of 597 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Pole High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Pole 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pole High School's ranking?
North Pole High School is ranked #243 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pole High School?
The graduation rate of North Pole High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend North Pole High School?
597 students attend North Pole High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of North Pole High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pole High School?
North Pole High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pole High School offer ?
North Pole High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pole High School part of?
North Pole High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
School Reviews
1 5/27/2019
Punishes a female student who defends herself against boys in the GIRL''S bathroom!
5 9/11/2010
I Think This Is A Veary Good School To Attend. They Have Great Teachers And A wide Variety Of Sports And Classes To Choose From.
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