For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 330 students in Barrow, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK are Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Barrow, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barrow High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Barrow, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Barrow High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Barrow, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Qargi Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Barrow, AK include Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barrow?
2 public high schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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