Top Rankings
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,332 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Alaska.
Public High Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Public High School in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is equal to the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hutchison High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
33 Schools
294 Schools
# Students
12,703 Students
66,487 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
3,177 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
# American Indian Students
1,119 Students
19,486 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
29%
# Asian Students
259 Students
2,607 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,357 Students
3,726 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
429 Students
1,224 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
7,167 Students
30,957 Students
% White Students
57%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
169 Students
1,436 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
2,203 Students
7,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
11%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
1,347
# Students in K Grade:
1,057
2,668
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,010
2,576
# Students in 2nd Grade:
999
2,696
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,027
2,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,030
2,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
964
2,757
# Students in 6th Grade:
977
3,206
# Students in 7th Grade:
932
3,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
973
3,536
# Students in 9th Grade:
996
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
955
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
915
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
719
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,811 is less than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$239 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,104
$20,122
Spending / Student
$18,811
$21,197
Best Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
West Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #55.
Lathrop High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Pole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Rank: #99.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
