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Tikigaq School vs. Barrow High School

Should you attend Tikigaq School or Barrow High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tikigaq School
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Barrow High School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tikigaq School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Barrow High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
257 students
266 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tikigaq School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barrow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tikigaq School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barrow High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tikigaq School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barrow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tikigaq School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Slope Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barrow High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Slope Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#403 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#367 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tikigaq School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barrow High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tikigaq School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tikigaq School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 50% in AK)
70-79%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tikigaq School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Barrow High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tikigaq School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barrow High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
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Kindergarten Students
17
-
Grade 1 Students
11
-
Grade 2 Students
26
-
Grade 3 Students
13
-
Grade 4 Students
23
-
Grade 5 Students
9
-
Grade 6 Students
21
-
Grade 7 Students
29
-
Grade 8 Students
13
-
Grade 9 Students
25
79
Grade 10 Students
11
82
Grade 11 Students
16
54
Grade 12 Students
24
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
88%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tikigaq School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
12%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tikigaq School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tikigaq School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Slope Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tikigaq School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barrow High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tikigaq School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barrow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tikigaq School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barrow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Slope Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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