North Pole High School
- North Pole High School serves 725 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- North Pole High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 52%.
Top Placements
North Pole High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- North Pole High School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 725 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Pole High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Pole High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | n/a |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 72% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.35 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 75% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Pole High School is Star Of North Secondary School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Pole Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Pole Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Pole North Pole Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
0.4 miles
250 Snowman Lane
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2286 0.4 PK-5 504 - North Pole North Pole Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
0.4 miles
300 East 8th Avenue
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)488-2271 0.4 6-8 655 - North Pole Star Of North Secondary School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 191 students
1.2 miles
2945 Monk Court
North Pole, AK 99705
(907)490-9025 1.2 7-12 191 - Fairbanks Badger Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
4.3 miles
2301 Bradway Road
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)488-0134 4.3 PK-5 503 - Fairbanks Ticasuk Brown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
7.4 miles
785 Lakloey Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)488-3200 7.4 PK-5 499
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - justi |
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